Joe Bruce Obituary The following is the a message I received from Real World record about the late Joe Bruce. It is with great sadness that we must announce the death of musician Jo Bruce. The following statement has been issued by his family:- Jonas Asher Bruce, born on 9th February 1969, died suddenly on 8th October 1997 in North London, after collapsing from an attack of bronchial asthma. Born to Janet Godfrey and Jack Bruce (of the rock band Cream) Jonas lived most of his childhood at Pebmarsh, Suffolk. He was educated at Salters Hall and Woodbridge Schools, also in Suffolk. He was an avid keyboard player from birth. After completing A-level examinations, he moved to London and resided for several years with his mother and brother, Malcolm, in the Crouch End area of North London. During this time Jonas worked as a technical crew member in West-End theatres and on tour with Miles Davis and Dennis Chambers. After playing and featuring with several bands and artists, he began, in the early 1990s to work as a producer and technician for Peter Gabriel’s Real World Records. During this time he worked with Michael Brook, Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, U Srinivas and other leading world musicians. He also wrote and recorded music for the advertising and video-game industries. In the last two years of his life Jonas began to receive a much deserved worldwide recognition for his work with the popular Afro Celt Sound System. His last concert was the band’s sell out show at the Forum in London on 28th September, at the end of a 51-date world tour. A statement from the band said: "It is unbelievably tragic that he died at a point in his career when his talents as a musician and songwriter were starting to get the worldwide recognition he deserved, Jo was like our kid brother in the band". Jonas was a vibrant talent in the music world with a dynamic style that moved easily between genres. His playing was characterised by a highly expressive style of blues and rock improvisation, although he was equally skilled as a computer and synthesizer programmer working in the electronic recording arts. He relished travel and was a keen, imaginative chef. Tragically taken at a young age, just when he was achieving global recognition, he will be sadly missed for his laughter, incisive wit, and warm companionship. He is survived by his father, mother and brother.