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iluvmarillion 
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 Topic: Bruce or Entwistle, who was better?
Posted: October 26 2014 at 02:20 |
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Not sure whether a poll is the best way of expressing my sorrow for the loss of Jack Bruce today. Both died too young. Both virtuosos of the bass guitar. Both able singers as well.
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Posted: October 26 2014 at 02:47 |
me too ! Both are sizzlers 
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Hercules
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Posted: October 26 2014 at 03:48 |
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Sorry, but the sad death of Jack Bruce does not alter the fact that he was nowhere near as good as John Entwhistle.
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Posted: October 26 2014 at 05:24 |
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Both were very different musicians, can't be compared in the same way. Sad news.
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The-time-is-now
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Posted: October 26 2014 at 06:32 |
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Entwistle.
bur sad news for Bruce :(
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Posted: October 26 2014 at 08:29 |
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i need to know more on Cream; this news will be the catapult. so for now, Entwistle it is, though it may change after im much more familiar with Cream's music.
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Posted: October 26 2014 at 08:42 |
 Michael678 wrote:
i need to know more on Cream; this news will be the catapult. so for now, Entwistle it is, though it may change after im much more familiar with Cream's music. |
when you get done with Cream, check out his substantial solo and collaborative work in the 70's and beyond. Personally I like it as much, if not more, than his celebrated work with Cream. Start with Songs for a Tailor and Harmony Row. MAGNIFICENT albums.
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Manuel
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Posted: October 26 2014 at 08:56 |
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Both were fantastic.
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TerLJack
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Posted: October 26 2014 at 09:11 |
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Entwistle was a better bass player, but Jack was a phenomenal singer. Especially back in the days. I vote both.
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Posted: October 26 2014 at 12:20 |
Not sure but I think something like this was already posted....but imo it's Bruce since he wrote more quality music, was in early jazz blues bands as well as Cream, had better solo albums , and was a far better singer. Having said that I don't think either one was 'better' than the other as far as being good on the bass.
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Posted: October 26 2014 at 12:44 |
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Both were excellent bass players. I like the Ox's Style and tones better than the Bruce. But that's all.
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Posted: October 26 2014 at 12:47 |
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Both great but I gave the very slight edge to Bruce.
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Posted: October 26 2014 at 13:21 |
RIP Jack. Harmony row is a stunning album.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t7r4edgItT4 |
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Posted: October 26 2014 at 13:22 |
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^Damn Good album and very prog in my opinion. Well done, friend.
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Posted: October 26 2014 at 13:26 |
Both of them were excellent musicians. I would favour Bruce who was a much more versatile and very prolific artist. Also, because the music of The Who has never been of much interest to me apart from Entwhistle's bass lines.
In memory of Bruce I listened to Cream "Live Vol I" and - as always - it blew me away.
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Posted: October 26 2014 at 15:34 |
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Both are equally great but I voted Entwistle on personal preference grounds.
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Posted: October 26 2014 at 23:18 |
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Bruce was the more musical of the two, and easily the better vocalist and songwriter, so I give him my vote, but Entwistle had techniques and chops that were unparalleled.
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Posted: October 27 2014 at 02:01 |
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Both fine (to say the least!) but Jack was the composer while John was not. He was more of a novelty song writer providing witty cameos to Townshend's big ideas. Great how both Jack and John could contribute such dynamism and detail in playing though.
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Posted: October 27 2014 at 06:57 |
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Entwistle +1 (by a hair)
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Posted: October 27 2014 at 08:03 |
hellogoodbye wrote:
RIP Jack. Harmony row is a stunning album.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t7r4edgItT4 |
One of my Top 10 favorite albums of all time. And I'm voting for Jack in the poll.
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