[Slowhand] Jack Bruce in the hospital

[John Walasko]

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/3196828.stm

Rock and blues musician Jack Bruce, from 1960s supergroup Cream, almost 
died after having a liver transplant in September, his record company 
has said.

Bruce, 60, who was diagnosed with liver cancer in the summer, is now 
recovering after his body rejected the new liver and he contracted an 
infection.
A statement from the Scottish star's family said he was on the mend. 
Bruce is best-known as vocalist and bassist in Cream, formed in 1966 
with Eric Clapton and Ginger Baker. His family's statement said: "After 
being very critical for a period in which we almost lost him, Jack is 
now making a successful recovery."

Cream were at the forefront of guitar music in the 1960s and sold more 
than 35 million records, including classic tracks I Feel Free, Strange 
Brew and Sunshine Of Your Love. They split up in 1968 amid rumours of 
tensions within the line-up. They played a farewell concert at London's 
Royal Albert Hall.

Bruce is still a highly respected singer, bassist, guitarist and 
cellist who has continued to record and tour.
In 1993, he reunited with Clapton and Baker for three songs when the 
band were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

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