Eric Clapton shares Jack Bruce tribute

Eric Clapton has shared a musical tribute to Jack Bruce.

The ‘Wonderful Tonight’ hitmaker was left devastated when his friend and former Cream bandmate passed away on Saturday (25.10.14) and has now posted a touching musical piece on his Facebook page alongside a black and white photograph of the bassist.

The two-and-a-half minute-long instrumental ballad, entitled ‘For Jack’, features the 69-year-old musician strumming an acoustic guitar and harmonising in places.

The posting comes after Eric hailed Jack a  »great inspiration ».

He wrote on his Facebook page:  »He was a great musician and composer, and a tremendous inspiration to me. »

The guitarist’s website also shared a lengthy history of the bassist’s musical career.

And Cream’s drummer Ginger Baker described Jack, 71, as a  »fine man ».

He said via his fan club:  »I am very sad to learn of the loss of a fine man, Jack Bruce… My thoughts & wishes are with his family at this difficult time. »

Jack passed away at his home in Suffolk, East Anglia, surrounded by his close friends and family.

His relatives announced the devastating news on his official Facebook page, by writing:  »It is with great sadness that we, Jack’s family, announce the passing of our beloved Jack: husband, father, grandad, and all-round legend.

 »The world of music will be a poorer place without him, but he lives on in his music and forever in our hearts. »