The world lost whom many consider the first heavy metal drummer- Ginger Baker, who died today (10/6/19) at age 80. he eccentric and often coined “wildman” had been battling recent health issues. Baker is credited as a pioneer of drumming in genres like jazz fusion, heavy metal and world music and list of drumming accolades is huge running from the Graham Bond Organisation, Cream, Blind Faith, Ginger Baker’s Air Force, Fela Kuti and most recently the Ginger Baker Jazz Confusion. Watch Ginger knock out his signature “Toad” at Cream’s farewell performance in 1968 and their reunion/farewell show in 2005.
Sad news hearing that Ginger Baker has died, I remember playing with him very early on in Alexis Korner’s Blues Incorporated. He was a fiery but extremely talented and innovative drummer. pic.twitter.com/tZg3IGwP4Z
— Mick Jagger (@MickJagger) October 6, 2019
Ginger Baker, great drummer, wild and lovely guy. We worked together on the ‘Band on the Run’ album in his ARC Studio, Lagos, Nigeria. Sad to hear that he died but the memories never will. X Paul pic.twitter.com/Rne4tn6A2i
— Paul McCartney (@PaulMcCartney) October 6, 2019
The Bruce family would like to extend their sincere condolences to Ginger Baker’s family, friends and fans. Surviving a love hate relationship, Ginger was like an older brother to Jack, their chemistry was truly spectacular. RIP Ginger, one of the greatest drummers of all time ❤️ pic.twitter.com/G9Pl4Qecdp
— Jack Bruce (@jackbrucemusic) October 6, 2019
