GUESTS including Eric Clapton and Ginger Baker paid farewell in song to their former Cream bandmate and "all-round legend" Jack Bruce at his funeral.
They were among mourners paying tribute to the Glasgow-born bass player and singer, who died 11 days ago of liver disease.
The dozens who assembled inside Golders Green Crematorium in north London joined together to sing and hear his music.
Bruce, 71, was most famous for his role in the 1960s supergroup, along with Baker and Clapton, who created tracks such as White Room, Sunshine Of Your Love, I Feel Free and Badge.
The trio were only properly in existence for two years but sold 30 million albums.
They reformed for a series of sold-out shows in 2005, which included dates at the Royal Albert Hall.
After Cream, Bruce recorded several solo albums and toured regularly.
His friend and Cream lyricist Pete Brown shared reminiscences with guests at yesterday's service, which also included contributions and poems from Bruce's children and a tribute from his wife Margrit.
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