Ginger Baker
Also known as Peter Edward "Ginger" Baker
British drummer (1939–2019)
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- Works
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Top works
- Hellraiser
- Master Baker to Lunch Lady
- A drummer's tale
- Ginger Baker Hellraiser
- Ginger Baker Hellraiser The Autobiography Of The Worlds Greatest Drummer
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Acting · Lewisham, London, England, UK
Peter Edward "Ginger" Baker (born 19 August 1939) was an English drummer and the founder of the rock band Cream. His work in the 1960s earned him praise as "rock's first superstar drummer," although his individual style melded a jazz background with his interest in African rhythms. Baker is credited as a pioneer of drumming in genres like jazz fusion, heavy metal and world music.
Known for
- Sunshine of Your Love: A Concert for Jack Bruce — Self2018
- Eric Clapton: Life in 12 Bars — Self (archive footage)2018
- The Public Image Is Rotten — Himself2017
- Beware of Mr. Baker — Self2012
- Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Live - Start Me Up — Self2010
- Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Live - Light My Fire — himself2009
- Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Live - Come Together — Self
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Peter Edward "Ginger" Baker (19 August 1939 – 6 October 2019) was an English drummer. His work in the 1960s and 1970s earned him the reputation of "rock's first superstar drummer", for a style that melded jazz and African rhythms and pioneered both jazz fusion and world music.
Baker gained early fame as a member of Blues Incorporated and the Graham Bond Organisation, both times alongside bassist Jack Bruce, with whom Baker would often clash. In 1966, Baker and Bruce joined guitarist Eric Clapton to form Cream, which achieved worldwide success but lasted only until 1968, in part due to Baker's and Bruce's volatile relationship. After working with Clapton in the short-lived band Blind Faith and leading Ginger Baker's Air Force, Baker spent several years in the 1970s living and recording in Africa, often with Fela Kuti, in pursuit of his long-time interest in African music. Among Baker's other collaborations are his work with Gary Moore, Masters of Reality, Public Image Ltd, Hawkwind, Atomic Rooster, Bill Laswell, jazz bassist Charlie Haden, jazz guitarist Bill Frisell, and Ginger Baker's Energy.