Melody Maker Magazine's Chief Contributing Photographer(1965-1975), Barrie Wentzell tells the story of the rise and fall of the magazine, which marked the end to a style of rock n' roll journalism that no longer exit's today.

Melody Makers: Should've Been There

Dieu, Diable & Rock'n'Roll

On 24th October, 2015, the eve of the first anniversary of Jack Bruce's passing, a star-studded line-up pay a moving tribute to the Scottish legend at Roudhouse London. The concert, musically directed by Nitin Sawhney, features Cream band-mate Ginger Baker, Phil Manzanera, Ian Anderson, Mark King, Vernon Reid, Joss Stone, Hugh Cornwell, Uli Jon Roth, Bernie Marsden and Clem Clempson, amongst many more, including Jack's own Big Blues Band who toured with him until the year of his death. This incredible line-up delights the audience with a stunning selection of Bruce's songs spanning 5 decades, from the pre-Cream days to his final album Silver Rails.