Astounded to see no mention of Ginger Baker's passing last month. Irritable and at times downright nasty, Baker was never shy with a strong opinion, e.g. John Bonham: "couldn't swing a sack of s**t"; Keith Moon: "not really a great drummer"; Mitch Mitchell: "hopeless journeyman"; the Stones: "little kids trying to play blues and playing it very badly". Nevertheless Baker's work with Cream stands as a rock monument, however much he hated being referred to as a rock drummer.
Died in hospital at 80 after a series of medical ailments in recent years, the result of a life hard-lived.
Ginger Baker: the world of music pays tribute
Eric Clapton Announces Ginger Baker Tribute Concert
A celebrated documentary was released in 2012.
Idea inspired by a similar thread on another forum. If an artist of lesser stature than a Prince or a Michael Jackson passes on, perhaps it can be acknowledged here.
Died in hospital at 80 after a series of medical ailments in recent years, the result of a life hard-lived.
Ginger Baker: the world of music pays tribute
Eric Clapton Announces Ginger Baker Tribute Concert
A celebrated documentary was released in 2012.
Idea inspired by a similar thread on another forum. If an artist of lesser stature than a Prince or a Michael Jackson passes on, perhaps it can be acknowledged here.
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