The rock world lost legendary drummer Ginger Baker on October 6, 2019, at age 80. Peter Edward Baker was born in Lewisham, South London. His flaming red hair earned him the nickname Ginger. He co-founded supergroup Cream in 1966 with Eric Clapton and Jack Bruce. Cream released four albums before their 1968 split. Baker is…
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Cream formed in 1966 with bassist Jack Bruce, Eric Clapton on guitar and drummer Ginger Baker made their live debut at The Twisted Wheel, Manchester, England. This British group’s third album Wheels of Fire was the world’s first platinum-selling double. album. The primary songwriter and vocalist was Bruce, yet Clapton contributed vocals and songs as…
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