Ginger Baker RIP

Raith_C_Chattonell

Dotun Adebayo interview with Ginger from 2014. At his acerbic best. 

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m00093t9  (From 3 hours 43 minutes 25 seconds)

R.I.P.

Bangkokaddick

RIP

thickandthin63

A legend,Cream where a law unto themselves,Ginger was a great drummer,seen many of his clips playing for Jazz bands etc.even into his later years.RIP another one of his generation of great musicians has left us.

Algarveaddick

RIP

Saga Lout

Addick Addict said:

Can't say I warmed to him as an individual but somewhat unique as a drummer. Just Clapton left now from probably one of the most accomplished rock threesome (with the possible exception of the Jimi Hendrx Experience) of all time.

RIP

I would respectfully say that Cream were a better band than the Jimi Hendrix Experience, as all three in Cream were absolute top class musicians (hence the name of the band), but music is art and not a competition, so let's not argue about that.

It seems strange to say rest in peace when talking about Mr Baker, but anyway, RIP.

Greenie

Saga Lout said:

Addick Addict said:

Can't say I warmed to him as an individual but somewhat unique as a drummer. Just Clapton left now from probably one of the most accomplished rock threesome (with the possible exception of the Jimi Hendrx Experience) of all time.

RIP

I would respectfully say that Cream were a better band than the Jimi Hendrix Experience, as all three in Cream were absolute top class musicians (hence the name of the band), but music is art and not a competition, so let's not argue about that.

It seems strange to say rest in peace when talking about Mr Baker, but anyway, RIP.

Agree mate!
Take a listen to Stormy Monday from their reunion gig in 05 .
Yes Clapton’s vocal and playing are exceptional but listen to what baker is playing!
Outstanding, Hendrix and his lot would have never got close to this....
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=r8S7Nn6si0E