Jack Bruce
| Born | May 14, 1943 |
| Hometown | Bishopbriggs, Scotland |
| Net worth | $20 million |
| Spouse | Margrit Seyffer, Janet Godfrey |
| Children | Aruba Red |
| Parents | Betty Asher, Charlie Bruce |
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