RIP Ginger Baker

[Flash Harry]

Ginger Baker, legendary drummer passed away at 80 today.

Dubbed the 'human combine harvester his style influenced a whole genre of music, though his flexibility meant that he wasn't defined by any genre.

He played with Cream and had a stormy relationship with the bass player, Jack Bruce, later played with Fela Kuti, John Lydon to name just two.

Rest in peace Ginger. 

[64Guitars]

Oh hell. Another legend gone.

https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-49827436

R.I.P.

[Oldrottenhead]

Sad, first came across him in the Baker Gurvitz Army, then later PIL. RIP.

[Farrell Jackson]

RIP Ginger Baker........His unique jazz (adapted to rock) style of drumming made Cream standout...as did Clapton and Bruce of course.

[cuthbert]

Legendary drummer - RIP, Ginger Baker.

[bruno]

Went to see the new Joker film yesterday, they used White Room for one of the background piece - this sounded so modern and great.
RIP Ginger - what a legacy!
B

[Ferryman]

Sad news. A complex character but an amazing drummer.

I watched the original Farewell Cream programme on TV in 1969 so that dates me! I was only 12 but my older brother was a big fan so made sure this was on our single B&W TV. I probably had to get special permission to stay up late.....

[alfstone]

One of my music heroes...

Alfredo

[Speed Demon]

I got to see Cream live. It was an outstanding show.
Hard to believe it was only a three-piece band.