Ginger Baker has died at age 80.
Cream really excited me when I "discovered" them in the late 60's.
Only EC left now.
Cream really excited me when I "discovered" them in the late 60's.
Only EC left now.
In 1967, the juke box in my university canteen appeared to contain only one record - 'Sunshine Of Your Love' by Cream - which played continually, as if on a loop.
I wonder how Jack Bruce and Ginger will get on with each other in Rock & Roll Heaven?
Here's a classic interview with Ginger from 1970.
Ginger Baker: 'I’m not an easy person to get on with' – a classic interview from the vaults | Music | The Guardian
I wonder how Jack Bruce and Ginger will get on with each other in Rock & Roll Heaven?
Here's a classic interview with Ginger from 1970.
Ginger Baker: 'I’m not an easy person to get on with' – a classic interview from the vaults | Music | The Guardian
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Ginger Baker, the drummer for rock supergroups Cream and Blind Faith, dies at 80 - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
My favourite rock drummer, (Although he'd dispute that...), love the sound of his drums, his incredible timing
My favourite rock drummer, (Although he'd dispute that...), love the sound of his drums, his incredible timing
I never much followed Cream, was into other stuff from that era. A while back I caught a video concert from Albert Hall (?) and found myself totally transfixed and blown away by Ginger Baker specifically. I mean, wow! I immediately bought some albums and setup some streams. When I saw the post here the other day I listened to Cream all day in Ginger's honor. Rock on wherever you are, Ginger Baker! Respect.
BK
Great Drummer, indeed! Second one after John Bonham imho 😉. Did he really invent the drum solo, as per the live recordings of Toad?
R.I.P Mr. Baker!
R.I.P Mr. Baker!