Ginger Baker

Ginger Baker

Birthday: 1939-08-19

Place of Birth: Lewisham, London, England, UK

Biography: 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.

Movies

Cream – Farewell Concert
Cream – Farewell Concert

On November 26, 1968, London's illustrious Royal Albert Hall was jammed to its gilded rafters with r...

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The Cream of Eric Clapton
The Cream of Eric Clapton

1. I Feel Free 2. Sunshine of Your Love 3. White Room 4. Crossroads 5. Badge 6. Presence ...

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Jack Bruce - "The 50th Birthday Concerts" im E-Werk, Köln 1993
Jack Bruce - "The 50th Birthday Concerts" im E-Werk, Köln 1993

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Sunshine of Your Love: A Concert for Jack Bruce
Sunshine of Your Love: A Concert for Jack Bruce

A Tribute concert for Jack Bruce held on October 24th, 2015 at the Roundhouse in London. Appearances...

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Blind Faith: London Hyde Park 1969
Blind Faith: London Hyde Park 1969

Their debut gig was in front of a cool 100,000 people on a warm day in London's Hyde Park on June 7,...

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Beware of Mr. Baker
Beware of Mr. Baker

Ginger Baker is known for playing in Cream and Blind Faith, but the world's greatest drummer didn’t ...

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Ginger Baker: In Africa
Ginger Baker: In Africa

In November 1971, Ginger Baker, the legendary drummer of Cream and Blind Faith, decided to set up a ...

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Eric Clapton: Life in 12 Bars
Eric Clapton: Life in 12 Bars

An unflinching and deeply personal journey into the life and work of guitarist Eric Clapton told thr...

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All My Loving
All My Loving

Originally a BBC documentary, this film by Tony Palmer about the 1960's music scene was later releas...

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Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Live - Light My Fire
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Live - Light My Fire

A presentation of some of the best moments of speeches, performances and backstage moments of the an...

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Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Live - Start Me Up
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Live - Start Me Up

Third of nine volumes presenting of some of the best moments of speeches, performances and backstage...

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Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Live - Come Together
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Live - Come Together

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (2009)...

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Rock 'N' Roll Goldmine: The Sixties
Rock 'N' Roll Goldmine: The Sixties

A history of rock music during the 1960s, covering everything from the British Invasion that began w...

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Cucumber Castle
Cucumber Castle

On his death bed, The King orders his kingdom divided into two halves, the Kingdom of Jelly and the ...

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Superstars in Concert
Superstars in Concert

Over ten years, documentary filmmaker Peter Clifton has recorded performances by some of the biggest...

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Classic Albums: Cream - Disraeli Gears
Classic Albums: Cream - Disraeli Gears

This addition of Disraeli Gears to the acclaimed Classic Albums series features brand new interviews...

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The Public Image Is Rotten
The Public Image Is Rotten

British rock icon John Lydon and fellow bandmates recall the years they spent performing as Public I...

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Hard 'N Heavy Volume 11
Hard 'N Heavy Volume 11

Video magazine with interviews and video clips. Featured on this volume is: Led Zeppelin, Iron Maid...

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Classic Artists: Cream – Their Fully Authorized Story
Classic Artists: Cream – Their Fully Authorized Story

The beginning, the farewell, the reunion. Eric Clapton, Ginger Baker and Jack Bruce tell how it was....

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Cream: Royal Albert Hall
Cream: Royal Albert Hall

The legendary rock trio of Ginger Baker, Jack Bruce, and Eric Clapton--two jazz musicians and a blue...

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Cream: Strange Brew
Cream: Strange Brew

The legendary super group in all its glory, featuring 9 classic tracks. The title of this 60-minute...

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