Ginger Baker
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| Birth name | Peter Edward Baker |
| Born | 19 August 1939 Lewisham, London, England |
| Died | 6 October 2019 (aged 80) Canterbury, Kent, England |
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| Years active | 1954–2019 |
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| Website | gingerbaker |
Peter Edward "Ginger" Baker (19 August 1939 – 6 October 2019) was an English drummer. He was a founder of the rock band Cream.[1] His work in the 1960s earned him the title of "rock's first superstar drummer". Baker is known for his musical genres jazz fusion, heavy metal and world music.[2]
In 2013, Baker was diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.[3] In September 2019, his family announced he was critically ill and asked fans to keep him in their prayers.[4] While it was announced Baker was holding his own three days later;[5] he eventually died on 6 October 2019 at the age of 80.[6]
References
- ↑ Baker, Ginger and Ginette. Hellraiser The autobiography of the World's Most Famous Drummer. John Blake Publishing.
- ↑ Adam Budofski, The Drummer: 100 Years of Rhythmic Power and Invention, Hal Leonard Corporation, 2010
- ↑ "Baker's back". idrummag.com. 10 February 2013. Retrieved 27 December 2016.
- ↑ Daly, Rhian (30 September 2019). "Cream's Ginger Baker is "holding his own "after being admitted to hospital in critical condition". Nme.com.
- ↑ "CREAM's GINGER BAKER Is 'Holding His Own' In Hospital". Blabbermouth.net. 29 September 2019.
- ↑ Keepnews, Peter (October 6, 2019). "Ginger Baker, Superstar Rock Drummer With U.K. Band Cream, Is Dead at 80". The New York Times. Retrieved October 6, 2019.