Ginger Baker, born Peter Grant Baker on June 9, 1939, was a British jazz drummer and composer best known for his work with the rock band Cream. Born in Lewisham, London, England, Baker's early musical influences included bebop and rhythm and blues. He began playing drums at the age of 15 and went on to study jazz drumming under the guidance of Max Roach.
In the late 1960s, Baker co-founded Cream with guitarist Eric Clapton and bassist Jack Bruce. The trio's unique blend of rock, blues, and jazz resulted in a string of critically acclaimed albums, including "Fresh Cream" (1966), "Wheels of Fire" (1968), and "Goodbye" (1969). Baker's distinctive drumming style, which combined elements of jazz and rock, was instrumental in shaping the band's sound.
After Cream disbanded in 1968, Baker went on to form Ginger Baker's Airforce, a jazz-rock fusion group that released several albums throughout the 1970s. He also collaborated with other musicians, including Graham Bond and Charlie Mingus. Throughout his career, Baker was known for his intense energy, innovative drumming style, and dedication to exploring the boundaries of music.
Ginger Baker's Air Force - 2 x Vinyl LP - Spanish Reissue RSO 1977 - (Exc / Exc)
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KUTI, Fela Ransome & THE AFRICA 70 - Fela With Ginger Baker Live! - Vinyl (LP)
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GINGER BAKER FRIENDS UK 77 MOUNTAIN TEST PRESSING + PROOF NM PROG FUNK BLUES
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Ginger Baker & Friends - Eleven Sides Of Baker - A-2 B-2 LP Vinyl Record - EX/EX
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GINGER BAKER, JACK BRUCE, GRAHAM BOND & JOHNNY JAZZBEAT Vinyl - New
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Ginger Baker and Graham Bond - Live Bremen 1970 NEW LTD BLUE VINYL LP
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Ginger Baker’s Air Force - Vinyl Double LP 1st Pressing STUNNING NEAR MINT
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Ginger Baker & Friends - Eleven Sides Of Baker - 12" Vinyl LP- TOPC5005 1977 Ex
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Ginger Baker's Air Force: Live Bremen 1970 (Jazz-Rock LP Reissue)
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Johnny Burch Octet: Jazzbeat LP SEALED Graham Bond Jack Bruce Ginger Baker
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Eric Clapton / Jack Bruce / Ginger Baker - The Early Cream Of Eric Clapton, Jack
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RARE - Ginger Baker's Air Force - Man Of Constant Sorrow, Vinyl 7" Single, 56380
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Ginger Baker's Air Force Air Force 2 Insert LP Album Vinyl Record - EX/EX
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Ginger Baker & Friends - Don Dorango / Candlestick Taker (7", Single, Promo) (Ve
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GINGER BAKER'S AIRFORCE: MAN OF CONSTANT SORROW (Polydor) Rare 1970 Japanese 7"
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GINGER BAKER GRAHAM BOND- LIVE BREMEN 1970 VINYL ALBUM MINT NEW SEALED LP
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The Baker Gurvitz Army The Baker Gurvitz Army 2023 ltd RSD LP Album vinyl record
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Ginger Baker's Air Force & Graham Bond – Live Bremen 1970. (Ltd Numbered LP) NEW
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GINGER BAKER'S AIRFORCE - Air Force 2 - LP - 2383-029 - 1970 UK 1st Issue
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Graham Bond Solid Bond Gatefold 2 LP Album Vinyl Ginger Baker Jack Bruce VG+/VG+
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GINGER BAKER'S AIR FORCE - Man of Constant Sorrow (1970) Polydor Excellent UK 45
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