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Jack Bruce Or Jeff Beck?

Ive been digging more and more into Jeff Beck and most, if not all, is without Tal but ive been listening to Jack Bruce w/ Cream for ever.

It depends on who Jack Bruce is playing with, if it is with some classic musicians like Ginger Baker then i would be in a pickle about deciding but its probably not, so Jeff Beck all the way.
 
Jack is certainly a legend and a very talented player and composer.

Jeff Beck is a true genius, any chance to see him shouldn't be missed . I saw him play with both Clapton and Paige
( ARMS concert) and he blew them both off the stage, they were both just shaking there heads.
 
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Both are icons in music.

I seen Beck in 2006 with Pino / Vinnie. (great show)
I think Beck is great with whoever is playing bass.

But this is a Bass forum.
And Jack Bruce is a bass god. (see Jack)
 
As good as she is, Tal isn't why I'd go see Jeff Beck. I'd see Jeff Beck because he's mercurial, he's the most vocal and emotive electric guitarist I've heard, and he's a genius with tone and manipulating a chunk of wood and metal to make it sing.

Jack ain't no slouch either, and his voice is the most amazing instrument in the world for me. Tough choice, but I'd opt for Jack because he's a bit older, and his health hasn't been as good Jeff's.

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Having to choose, I would go and see Jack. Not a musical decision, more logistics. Jack probably doesn't/can't tour as often as Jeff, so he's probably harder to catch live.

Ahh that logic doesnt make since to me, how could it not be a musical decision when your going to a concert? Thats like buying a squier because its a limited time anniversary model at the same price of MIA Fender. what would you have a "rare" bass or a quality bass?

But then again im a hypocrite because i bought Dead tickets even though i know that Warren Haynes is up there on the list of total anti-Jerry. But I do love Phil Lesh.