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 AIRFORCE ~Pop History Vol. 18 ~ 1972 German 12-track Double Vinyl
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Ginger Baker and Graham Bond - Live Bremen 1970 NEW LTD BLUE VINYL LP
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Ginger Bakers Airforce Man of Constant Sorrow 1970 45 Vinyl Polydor 56380 VG+/VG
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Ginger Baker - At His Best - RSO - 2659023 - 2LP - UK - 1st Edition - 1973 - VG+
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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's Air Force - Man Of Constant Sorrow - 7" Vinyl, 1970 Polydor - VG+
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GINGER BAKER'S AIR FORCE - Man of Constant Sorrow (1970) Polydor Excellent UK 45
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The Baker Gurvitz Army 1975 UK vinyl LP Madeline Bell Mad Jack Ginger Adrian ~
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Heavenly Cream : An Acoustic Tribute to Cream VINYL 12" Album Coloured Vinyl 2
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GINGER BAKER'S AIR FORCE 2LP 1st PRESS IN EXCELLENT ORIGINAL CONDITION
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Ginger Baker At His Best 2 x 12" Vinyl LP Album RSO Records 2659 023 VG+/EX
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GINGER BAKER & FRIENDS - ELEVEN SIDES OF BAKER LP SA 7532 SIRE 1977 VG+!
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GINGER BAKER'S AIR FORCE 2LP (Double Vinyl 12" Album) - ATCO Records - SD 2-703
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Ginger Bakers Air Force 1970 UK Record Vinyl Double Gatefold Lp 2383-013 VG+
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GINGER BAKER'S AIRFORCE: MAN OF CONSTANT SORROW (Polydor) Rare 1970 Japanese 7"
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FELA RANSOME-KUTI AND THE AFRICA '70 WITH GINGER BAKER- VINYL- KFR2003-1
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GINGER BAKER'S AIRFORCE 2, LP 2383-029 1970 UK 1st Issue, Looks Unplayed
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Ginger Bakers Air Force 1970 Original 2LP Polydor 2383012/013 Laminated Gatefold
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Ginger Bakers Air Force II 1970 UK Original LP Polydor 2383-029 Gatefold Sleeve
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Johnny Burch Octet: Jazzbeat LP SEALED Graham Bond Jack Bruce Ginger Baker
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GINGER BAKER'S AIR FORCE - AIR FORCE 2 - UK 1970 LP - POLYDOR RECORDS - 2383 029
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GINGER BAKER FELA KUTI GUY WARREN - STRATAVARIOUS LP EX!! RSO 2479 282 AFROBEAT
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BAKER GURVITZ ARMY Elysian Encounter 1975 UK vinyl LP Adrian Ginger Peter Lemer
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GINGER BAKER ~ Free Kings~ Rare 1971 German 7-track vinyl LP ~ LOVELY NEAR MINT!
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Baker Gurvitz Army Elysian Encounter Ginger Baker 1975 ATCO SD 36-123
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THE BEST OF GINGER BAKER ~ Rare 1970 German 6-track vinyl LP ~ LOVELY NEAR MINT!
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