Iain_P wrote:Mikey wrote:Surprised and disappointed that - as far as I can tell - there has been no mention of Jack's passing on either TV or radio news bulletins.
Both Jet, Shane Fenton and others have been announced and surely Jack's contribution to modern music history warrants a mention?
No, no, the story has been well aired. In fact, it was the lead story on BBC Radio 4's Midnight News on Saturday. This is how the bulletin began:
Jack Bruce -- the bass player, composer and singer with one of the most revered rock bands, Cream -- has died at the age of 71.
Two Labour former first ministers of Scotland say Ed Miliband needs to .... etc etc
If you follow this URL and click on the Play icon you'll hear what they did about him
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b04mb0s1
I don't think the death of a bass player has ever led a Radio 4 bulletin before!
Iain
His passing was also featured on the BBC News website...
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-29772926
Andrew