Ginger Baker RIP

[levistubby]

Ginger Baker has died at age 80.

Cream really excited me when I "discovered" them in the late 60's.

Only EC left now.

[Galu]

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

[Gyuri]

Originally Posted by Gyuri

Perhaps my favourite was Jack Bruce from Cream, but my prayers for him:

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I always had a feeling prayers can't help most of the times.

[JPS64]

Bad news! RIP Mr. Baker.

[tsmith1315]

A jazz drummer who fit no mold. It's sad to hear he's gone.

Sunshine

[PeteMcK]

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

[bk856er]

Originally Posted by JPS64

Bad news! RIP Mr. Baker.

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

[Kay Pirinha]

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!