Meet Bruce Cole
Bruce Cole is an expert on the local Milwaukee music scene. A musician himself, Bruce has played with several bands and met various famous artists, such as Eric Clapton and Jimi Hendrix. Along with his music career, Bruce is the curator of the Jean Cujé Music Collection at Marquette University's Raynor Memorial Libraries and teaches a class at Marquette entitled, "The Beatles and the British Invasion." The Cujé Collection and Bruce's personal knowledge of Milwaukee music served as a valuable resource to the creation of the Melodies and Memories exhibit.
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View the videos below to hear Bruce Cole's extensive Milwaukee music knowledge, his involvement with the Jean Cujé Music Collection, and memorable experiences with local artists and music legends.
Bruce Cole's Introduction to Music
Bruce Cole discusses his introduction to the music scene, his start as a drummer, and his transition into becoming a librarian.
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On Marquette University's Jean Cujé Music Collection
Bruce Cole discusses the origins of the Cujé Music Collection, how the collection has grown, and the wide variety of genres and artists represented within the collection.
Learn more about the Cujé Music Collection here.
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On Milwaukee's Distinctive Sound and Chicago's Influence on MKE
Bruce Cole discusses his understanding of the Milwaukee music scene and the impact Chicago's proximity had on Milwaukee's music industry.
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On Meeting Rock 'n' Roll Legends
Bruce Cole discusses meeting famous artists, including Cream, Eric Clapton, and Jimi Hendrix.
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