Drum Teacher Reacts to Ginger Baker - Drum Solo

Drum Teacher Reacts to Ginger Baker - Drum Solo
Garey Williams reacts and analysis Ginger Baker's Soloing with Cream.
Cream - Toad live at Royal Albert Hall, London. Ginger Baker, Jack Bruce, and Eric Clapton.
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[@lexdunn4160]

This was not a "drum solo", this was the masterwork of an incredible musician. There were times when he had four different beats and he had more limbs, they'd be doing something different, too.

[@bentnosewp]

Exactly. Not just technical porn and speed.

[@drumlover1687]

Couldn't agree more with you!

[@kippsguitar6539]

Average solo by San average drummer

[@josephesposito3499]

Listen to Ginger Baker & Jack Bruce Toads place New Haven CT. 1990. Blues Saracino/guitar: This is Ginger at his BEST! Far superior to this performance.

[@MrAschiff]

Watch the video/bio of Phil Seaman who was Ginger Baker's idol. Seaman does several solos in this. It's awesome. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nKrVeomtgcejj6M

[@alsleet442]

As Jack Bruce said CREAM were a jazz trio they just didn't tell Eric

[@rk41gator]

HA! true.....but I think Eric knew.

[@rkress9349]

@Kieran Weston Eric is a 'god' and knows all.

[@lizbourn4192]

@Tom Cass I am not a musician but I LOVE music. I have heard all these musicians indifferent bands over many years. In my “opinion” for what it’s worth - I love Jack Bruce, he’s got a wonderful voice and I was almost a “groupie” in the 60’s doing anything to be where he was playing. Ginger is the greatest drummer of all time - he has never said that but it’s what I think. Drummers are the driving force of many bands and you have to listen to what they say. God, Ginger is a king among drummers - I’ve never heard a drummer play so many rhythms simultaneously. When he was drumming for Graham (Bond) they used to stick a long ciggie in his mouth because he was so smacked out of his brains that he was almost in a trance induced by what he was laying. The cigarette burning his mouth would hurt him awake!!!!! I have always preferred Jeff Beck to Clapton. Humble, amazing, generous guitarist .

[@thegamingdrummer7118]

@Leandro Oakley well his comment was more interesting than yours

[@6teezkid]

Haha! Maybe they didn’t want to tell Eric (and give it a name) but with Eric’s talent? He knew it wasn’t your typical rock drummer being self-indulgent. 😎

[@joeroganjosh9333]

“Beware of Mr Baker” - a must see documentary on KZbin.

[@joethornell1126]

Cool. Thanks Bro.

[@coocoocachooglin]

yes, that rockumentary was entertaining

[@tonyvincent9753]

One of the most "musical" drum solos of all time. I think Eric Clapton hit the nail on the head when he referred to Ginger as a complete musician. His drum solo was very melodic and really told a story... just like a great piece of music or a classic novel.

[@bencoonen6652]

I'm not a drummer but I have loved Ginger Baker as my all time favorite drummer cause I feel like his drums speak to me like a voice, not just an amassed bit of technical talents.

[@garygomesvedicastrology]

Philly Joe Jones, the great jazz drummer, paid Baker the same compliment when Jones heard Baker years before Cream formed. Baker has always been noticed by other drummers who actually listen to him play.

[@zosxavius]

Consider his age here. I can't imagine what he was like live in his prime. His reputation is well earned.

[@markdemell3717]

Go and check Ginger out ,he is not a legend for nothing .

[@weareallbeingwatched4602]

The left foot is totally unique in feel. He is monster.

[@joehenryjr.3972]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/moWopmqMi9CHgtk

[@OroborusFMA]

Try "N.S.U." on Live Cream Volume 1.

[@MrDavesf]

Those drums are tuned so beautifully! Love me some Ginger...he'll never be repeated!

[@MrBrungers]

Yeah! His drums sound amazing!!

[@briano.5746]

Ginger was one of the meanest people on the planet. But man , what a drummer!

[@DavidLeBlanc]

Beware of Mr. Baker.

[@omarcapaso7156]

Tom Cass didn’t he break his nose too?

[@susanmurrah2558]

He did break his nose, but according to Jay, his nose was already broken from years of boxing. When he went to the doctor, he discovered that Ginger had fixed his nose, as he called it. Punched it back into place with his cane. Wot?!?

[@Primordilian]

@Tom Cass Yeah its in the doq recorded he broke his nose with a cane

[@bryanporter2240]

Guy was an asshole but undoubtedly one of the greats

[@gregoryrogalsky6937]

Ginger Baker was on another level. He was one of the greats.

[@josephtravers777]

Ginger was 12/8 African groove master

[@MrDavesf]

At the very end of Toad on Wheels of Fire he's being doing that triplet thing with the kicks and toms, sounds like a huge freight train coming toward you...and then he stops...and the fill to bring in the band is a totally light handed fill around the toms that starts with an upbeat (I think 32nd note) hit...it just shows the total control, humor, and taste of the guy. "Fantastico" indeed!

[@DH1985-MB]

I love that part of the Toad solo on WOF! I'm glad you brought it up (and articulated it better than I could) The control is superb, going to from this raging locomotive sound to the gentle touch is just Baker all over. He was a monster on the drums in his time, but could also show unbelievable restraint and know when to just sit in the pocket. My favourite drummer of all time.

[@craigwatson7945]

RIP Ginger

[@Unsung_Earth]

❣️

[@gordonfrew6936]

What seems to be forgotten is that Ginger was an old man, riddled with arthritis, here. Nevertheless, this is an amazing performance. Can you imagine what he was like in his prime? A difficult man but the best drummer.

[@longwhitemane]

My partner saw Blind Faith back in the day. Ginger was big into speed at the time and midway through the show Ginger collapsed & fell off the throne. Couple of roadies picked him up, gave him a shot, and Ginger woke up and continued where he left off. My favorite drummer EVER. Cheers!

[@zosxavius]

He was like what, in his 70s here? If this is him past his prime, I can't imagine what he must have been like in the 60s.

[@longwhitemane]

@@zosxavius Truly, it's worth seeing Ginger during the 60's.

[@philbrown1474]

Zos Xavius he was 65 here.

[@philbrown1474]

Zos Xavius I was at the show in New York City.

[@grouchomagic]

Yep, those who don't know drums don't understand what went into this solo. "How come he didn't play fast,?" Timing and the changes are more important. There is more here than meets the eye. Jazz ride is great. What a player. Unfortunately, he was a putz.

[@petegaslondon]

Mr Congeniality he wasnt .. But like wow... I dig the explanatotries, yet still cant really get how one pair of hands and feet can DO that?? If you check his face, its like hes in another dimension - might not belive in anything cosmic, maybe THIS was his ONE kind of meditition? Goodbye Jack you ol' B..... you :)

[@psychlos21]

Ginger spent a lot of time in Africa. He absorbed various rhythms which was evident in his playing.

[@DavidTurner1]

Ginger Baker was the most "musical" drummers of that era or of any. Drum on bro.

[@kippsguitar6539]

Ridiculous statements

[@josephesposito3499]

@@kippsguitar6539 Jealous? Ginger Baker is heads & tails ABOVE ANY drummer. tHIS PERFORMANCE IS not an indicator, they were over the hill here.

[@carljohnson8732]

@@kippsguitar6539 agree. Click on any YT drum solo and you'll find the same comments- "this drummer's the best, most musical, most technically proficient" etc...

[@docgonzales]

This drum solo is the most melodious drum solo i've ever heard

[@kippsguitar6539]

You need to get out more

[@jrkchannel37]

Its sick! you can hear the melody all through

[@robertgoldring5938]

I am afraid no one could touch Ginger. Not sure why Bonham tops the lists.

[@RtaniDean]

They both were greats and masters of their own drumming styles and signatures. There aren’t “better than” - each is an individual. No to group think and yes to the energetic expressions of individuals.

[@jeffriessman9693]

The solo at the end of In The White Room is super. He is really an asshole, though Always puts other drummers down. For rock drumming is one of the best Doesn't have the superb technique that jazz drummers have. I don't know what drummers he likes.

[@clu4u]

Bonham looked up to Ginger, him being the elder. Ginger thought of himself as a jazz drummer and didn’t like rock drumming.

[@allywallykillthefoxman]

Moby dick live paris 1969

[@MrFchank]

Wrong. Ginger was great but many,many drummers were and are better.

[@andthensome512]

I love this solo. Much more listenable than Moby Dick. His drum sound is fantastic.

[@ciccioaporta3774]

THANK you .

[@itoldjaso]

Would be interested in your reactions to Billy Cobham's work with the Mahavishnu Orchestra's "Inner Mounting Flame" album.

[@MrBrungers]

Ohhhh Ginger, loved your review... Ginger was a Jazzdrummer, he hated Rock.. he had the Swing that Moon & Bonham never had

[@Shepthebassman91]

I think this is so wonderful! Ginger Baker was most at home and in his element when he was on the drums. I have so much respect for his musicianship and his virtuosity! Rest In Peace Ginger! You always will be among the best of all time no doubt about that! Elvin Jones, Max Roach, Art Blakey and Phil Seamen, all his mentors were looking down on him when he made this incredible solo we all know as "Toad"!

[@corzinlarry]

I'm not a big fan of the "epic" drum solo. But what Ginger Baker did with Cream is use the drums to make the songs better...which is what I want any of my band mates to do.

[@bradhardisty1652]

I always respected him for his pure Jazz drum offs, Art Blakey influence and how he studied in Africa

[@Gammaknife97]

Had the pleasure of watching Ginger perform in Glasgow in 2017. Was an absolute honour to witness one of the greatest drummers of all time, even if it was a short set, he still played like he was in his prime. Will never forget it.

[@Glenrsi]

To me, Ginger Baker was one of the best ever. This clip was their reunion concert in 2005. Great band as well.

[@kippsguitar6539]

To me he was the most overrated

[@jonahn4151]

@@kippsguitar6539 you’ve been busy in here..

[@Joshualbm]

It's cool how he seems to be taking us on a rhythmic journey, a walk through some of the history of drumming from all over the map. Very deliberate, intelligent and elegant mastery from a great musician. His sophisticated efforts are probably lost on most of the people at the concert who just want some speed and flash.

[@Bassman2353]

You caught this too. Yes, exactly.

[@ajkeller1926]

@@Bassman2353 7

[@DH1985-MB]

This is it... this is EXACTLY it!

[@privateprivate4378]

Beautifully described, and stated with absolute truthfulness.

[@TweedSuit]

Ginger was at his best around late 80's early 90's. He was fit, clean and really back into making new music and developing his playing. Check out the album Sunrise on the Sufferbus by the Masters of Reality.

[@greatexpectations2307]

That primal beat he carries the solo with is powerful. He's got great finesse here considering his age and health problems. Very nice review by you also.

[@Mrbeahz1]

Garey, I've never seen anyone play chest as well as you. (4:45)

[@rodneylee4026]

You can tell he prepared this solo thoroughly for the reunion. This is the best recorded solo I've heard from Baker.

[@jhopfe2007]

The Clint Eastwood of drummers. Do you feel lucky, punk!?

[@HighwayRamos]

As a Bass player, one of my favourite drummers. So many great rhythmic themes, perfect for the long jams Cream were rightly famous for.

[@gholyone]

Need to do analysis on steve smith or Vinnie Colaiuta. Would like to see that!

[@NortholtJohn3]

Ginger’s style was very much influenced by African rhythms in particular Burundi, which was imprinted on his conscious when he was a teen, yes he was an eccentric temperamental guy, but always interesting.

[@supersierra70]

Are ginger Baker and mitch Mitchell s style similar? Is it because they're both jazz influenced?

[@larrymarcus3176]

No. In my opinion of course. Baker plays very loose. His pace is studied but varied. Mitch used more double strokes with semi open rooms or crushed rolls. He played tighter simpler but because Hendrix was so wild all he had to do is fill in the noise. I heard him do a solo on you tube where he played bonham triplets all over the place. These guys were influenced by jazz and certainly the blues but they were still rockers. If you listen to bakers falling off the roof album it’s jazz played like ginger plays rock blues and jazz. He can do it but it lacks the complexity of let’s say erskin or vinny c. It’s baker okaying baker Mitch playing Mitch. They created a standard that influenced everyone coming after them. They had an ease about their playing. Gingers best work was on wheels of fire and blind faith I believe. Mitch electric lady land . They created an elevated standard. Imagine baker using floor Tom as cymbal on sunshine of your love.. who would have thunk it.

[@lamecasuelas2]

Is that the great Bill Bruford in the background?

[@nelsono4315]

there's a Baker solo on youtube called 'the best Ginger Baker drum solo" or something like that and it is amazing. Ginger in his prime. Double bass drums really going strong and he does some really interesting rhythmic things. well worth seeing. Ginger was a powerhouse

[@rafial1000]

I Think Even Devil Is Afraid Of Mr. Baker.. And Put up a "Beware Of Mr Baker" Board In Hells Gate..

[@S7EVE_P]

GB was reason I got interested in drumming some 30 years ago. Shame he’s gone but he certainly lived and leaves us such amazing music. Good video

[@coreylancey8940]

Ginger was an absolute artist!!!

[@unibomberbear6708]

I saw a You Tube lecture by Terence McKenna about sound , and how it can produce not only sound , but 'imagery' , or something words do not have enough expressive capacity to describe. He talks about how one Time in the Amazon , or maybe it was the Mexican Mesotec Indians , but He said He literally was begging These guys to stop drumming because He could not take it's power , and what it also would imply about Reality itself . He said The loudest part of the sound was moving around like it was alive , or a bubble like a sound Ghost .He regrets not having the Musical Lexicon in His Mind to describe it properly . Everyone involved was stoned on Psilocybin , but it was the intention of the Drumming to produce this effect with sound . They said the Psilocybin increased the ability of them to achieve it not perceive it. their So I do not think it was a hallucination , but I'm sure He could of worked through it without getting freaked out if He was'nt stoned. Have you ever Heard of this Type of Tribal Drumming?

[@DrumsetArtistry]

Thanks. I have heard of tha type of drumming a little through Mickey Hart's book, Drumming at the Edge of Magic.

[@MikeKobb]

I'd encourage any musician to pick up the Blu-ray disc of this concert. The quality of the recording -- especially of the drums -- makes it an exhilarating listen on a good system.

[@CB-xr1eg]

But what if you don't have Blu-Ray player?

[@MikeKobb]

Clive Bindley Well, I guess I’d suggest also picking up a Blu-ray player at the same time. ;-) The thing is, the Blu-ray has high-resolution lossless multichannel audio. As far as I know, that audio is only available on the Blu-ray Disc. There’s no way to match that with streaming right now, so if you want to hear the full quality, that’s what it takes.

[@YouzTube99]

It was mastered by Bob Ludwig who is an absolute master of the craft/art. I first heard this at an electronics store and was amazed by the how 'you are there' it sounded.

[@MikeKobb]

@@YouzTube99 Ahhhhhh, well spotted. That explains a lot. Kudos to him and to the engineers.

[@MrEmanuelw]

@@MikeKobb true! though im not a fan of the "flop" sound of the drums...but might be a tuning thing.

[@Remy-zh7jo]

Love your videos! Would be awesome if you reacted to some of Ian Pace's stuff

[@Remy-zh7jo]

paice

[@YTGetReal]

Watch the Documentary "Beware of Mr Baker"

[@kenangerstein3561]

Both Ginger Baker and Jack Bruce had said in the last years of their lives, they considered Cream to be a Jazz band.

[@MediaGrope]

Great analysis. The thick flams, the call & response, were picked up on as well as the tribal cuban jazz rhythms that underpin Gingers playing and give him a personality that reflects nature globally. This is the difference between an artist and the more clinical tight drummers that came after and haven't left yet

[@Limpi43]

You've made one mistake. The under-thirty Baker was drumming much-much better stuff than the over-sixty Baker. You should have done Cream in the '60s. I know there ain't much video from that era, but still...

[@the_nautillus9176]

And you the worst mistake in yor whole life: Being born.

[@toneyisaiah3556]

His style of drumming was unique.

[@wayneblanchard97]

I have the Cream DVD but tended to skip this track, having heard it numerous times as a kid on 'Fresh Cream'. But your reaction - pointing out some notable specifics - really piqued my interest, so I will go back to that DVD with fresh ears. And yes, Jack and Ginger both came from jazz, first pairing up in the Graham Bond Organisation, which in its earliest days also included guitarist John McLaughlin (yes, later of Mahavishnu Orchestra) and sax man Dick Heckstall-Smith and drummer Jon Hiseman, both of whom went on to John Mayall's Bluesbreakers (Clapton and Bruce also spent time with Mayall), appearing on the album 'Bare Wires'. Ginger's mentor was Phil Seaman, a jazzer deep into African tribal drumming. That is what we hear with Baker's playing. As for 'Toad', Ginger had prepped for that when with Bond, doing a tune titled 'Camels and Elephants', which can be heard via this link. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qobYgoSpd76krLs

[@asagraphics247]

Albert Hall was the best performance for Baker! Like the one dudes sign said... FANTASTIC! I think Baker was the only devil welcomed in Heaven!

[@sslater98]

Joey Franco of Good Rats please. kzbin.info/www/bejne/oYuUp5iLpJineJY Drum craziness starts around 4:00.

[@RastaSaiyaman]

In "Beware of Mister Baker" he had been described as being "At the forefront of a complete revolution of Rock playing." But Ginger himself saw that different: he was a JAZZ drummer!

[@robertbruner7429]

I watched this video about a year ago, and then thought of it again while watching some of Ginger's jazz material. Ginger left a lot of space in the sound which served to add dynamic accents to what he did play. For all the fame he received as a drum soloist, he never concerned himself with speed or playing 16ths or 32nds when he felt that even a whole note could express his idea with a pattern. I don't think it's fair to define him as either rock or jazz, he was proof that fantastic rhythms could be applied to any genre with 100% success. His preference for keeping his toms horizontal with the floor is confusing, but it obviously worked for him...just seems like a lot of extra work...but who am I to second guess such a excellent musician.

[@davidweld7240]

We wasn't Eric Claptons drummer eric Clapton was his guitarist

[@CB-xr1eg]

They were all equals in Cream.3 brilliant musicians. No need to put anybody down.

[@jimmyhalvardsson1489]

Cream toad 1968 Royal Albert Hall 1968 would have been a better choice!

[@paulshaum3421]

It’s good but the sound is pretty bad and so is the cinematography, no?

[@mrmott44]

Camels and Elephants from his Graham Bond Organisation days. Listen to that

[@sickdrummer3831]

He has great tones in this clip. Thanks. Good solo. Not doing tornado fills. Def can pick 6/8. Ginger set a bar for rock n roll. More impact on my drumming than the late Bonzo. Also sample your chest rolls lol.

[@aladdinlamp118]

there is that African beat

[@johngialanellajr8650]

Ginger Baker and John Bonham were the two Greatest drummers maybe of all time.

[@dennismason3740]

Ginger is the man who inspired 44 million drummers and counting...to be drummers.

[@klonidier]

He was one hell of a player..... he was an insufferable prick as a human being..... but was one hell of a player

[@butchgifford69]

I'm a die hard Neil Peart fan,and always will be!! But after watching Ginger Baker,im going to go back and watch more of his older albums!!! I sure can understand why i always see,his name on every top 10 best drummer's!!

[@ivanloar7846]

And as ginger said. I only play zildjians all the rest sound like f....n dust bin lids!

[@rodneylee4026]

Agreed

[@ivanloar7846]

Look at gingers visit to the music college where he says it. Did get a few laughs. I still have my close to 50 yr old z cymbals. Thx

[@SAHBfan]

@@ivanloar7846 - His comments on Sonor drums may have got him struck off the endorsers list, too!

[@gianpieroguglielmucci8907]

@@SAHBfan what does he says?

[@SAHBfan]

@@gianpieroguglielmucci8907 - it isn't very repeatable! Basically, he thought they were absolute rubbish... Bit unfair, I think. I was thinking about buying a Sonor kit a few years ago and thought they were quite well made. Ginger would have been talking about Sonor kits from the 60s, though - might not be the same thing at all...

[@revelationsoundstudio]

Bonzo had this great laid back feel which was great, but he could never play as well as Ginger.

[@stavard]

Ginger was a JAZZ drummer who dabbled with with rock. He had time like few others. Great drummer but a troubled man.

[@BoredFinn99]

I love ginger baker at any age. Older, he was methodical and precise but younger he was just vicious.

[@tonyv8925]

I could see that you really got into this solo. When I was a kid I started out on drums. Then, I saw Ginger and Buddy Rich do a drum duel on a live tv show. Afterwards, Buddy said Ginger was one of the best drummers he had ever met. Then later on I watched The Cream do Toad on the Ed Sullivan show, live. I wanted to be like Ginger Baker, but fate sent me down a different path. Still stayed in music for many years, just a different instrument (trumpet and French Horn). Thank you from my heart for presenting this video, really had my toe tapping and head nodding.

[@68PieceDrumKit]

Could you please critique Toad off of Wheels of Fire. Much younger and full of fire. I think a lot of people would appreciate that. Thank you. 🥁

[@DrumsetArtistry]

Please send me a link. Thanks!

[@paulshaum3421]

He was referring to one that has no video, but this ones good too! m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/fXWngaFqoJZjjbc

[@donkunes8630]

Check out his ' farewell concert extended ' performance of Toad

[@designerbookbinding]

Congratulations ! Great video ! Very much interesting to listen to your comments for a profane like me ! And you present the all thing in a most sympathetic way ! Keep up the great work ! Oh and, thank you ! : o ))

[@davidbrown5152]

Ginger doing his best on “Toad” he certainly was not at his best.I have to amend that last statement. He was doing his best at his age. The Cream Farewell version of “Toad” was incredible.

[@RSMGsndchannel]

Sir I enjoyed your analysis of Mr. Bakers solo as I've always said great DRUMMER! and to see a great drum teacher enjoy it so much does my heart good Thank you.

[@donrobbie1461]

Thanks for featuring Ginger Baker! The acoustics of the Royal Albert Hall in London are immense so all adds to the result

[@parkboy55]

This newer version pales to the original version, if you want to hear the best of this group, you have to go back to the 60s' recordings.

[@jezm1703]

I grew up listening to Ginger and Cream when they burst on to the scene in the 60s. I just love his melodic style and Toad on that first Fresh Cream album, was a masterclass with transitions from one polyrhythm to the next. I learnt a lot from him in my learning to play. R.I.P. Ginger/Peter Baker.

[@ugofallavena2063]

TOTALLY AWESOME DRUMMER, THE BEST !

[@sammy2840]

Loved Cream in the 60’s! Awesome musicians! Marching band at The University of Iowa in 1972 under Dr. Tom had the greatest drum section ever! He was a jazz xylophone player! If you couldn’t play drums, you couldn’t be in his band! They were awesome!

[@kevinobrien1259]

Why not play the same track when he was at his peak 50 years ago and comment on that one.

[@pjones8404]

Meeting Ginger was a highlight of my drumming life! Massive influence. When I heard "Fresh Cream" (way long ago)...everything changed. One of the all-time greats. RIP Mr. Baker.

[@terribleTed-ln6cm]

Everybody knew how great Ginger Baker was , the only problem was Ginger also knew how great he was , but I guess when you're the best that ever walked the planet it's hard not to know it....

[@dennismason3740]

I saw Cream in 67 and 68. They always ended (before potential encore) on Toad. Seeing somebody respond to Our Mad Beast is a delight.

[@truthmatters-jt5up]

I didn't get to see Cream, but did see Blind Faith. I would give 2, maybe 3 of my nine lives to relive it.😍

[@drs-Rigo-Reus]

Hot tip: if you watch more of these vids in one row, it becomes immediately clear who's the better drummer.

[@peroduanippa]

Ginger Baker HAWKWIND.

[@thenicklas615]

Awesome footage Gary, I loved this and the Ian Paice vid you did recently.

[@micko11154]

Ginger had jazz roots and i believe he always considered himself to be primarily a jazz drummer.

[@joshuabrande2417]

Your reactions and comments were priceless. It's fun to watch someone get excited when seeing the greats do their thing.

[@rondeangelis7384]

Garey, what a great analysis of all the rudiments he pulls together. learned something that i would have never realized about playing in 6/8. i witnessed cream when they cane to rhode island. www.rirocks.net/Band%20Articles/Cream%201968%2011.04%20%20RI%20Auditorium.htm. as far as Rocks best of the best is always debatable, but ginger was the only rock drummer i know of that faced off with the legendary Elvin Jones in an incredible drum solos. notice the egonomics of his drumset, toms flat i guess for easier movement around the kit ( Bill Buford of Yes). thankx Garey keep it coming. you have a great ear for analysis of these great drummets. So far you analyzed the top picks on my list.

[@michaelmarino3013]

Love this.i learn something .try some of the indian tabla players for inventions.ginger telling a story with his playing here.glad to be here.

[@beealzebub4338]

Just two more to go, Mitch Mitchell, and Keith Moon. Baker was my favorite. The other two I love, you've also done, are Bonham and Peart. Everyone needs to play the Wheels of Fire album live performance of this great song Toad. It's the only drum solo tune I play for fun.

[@joes8275]

I really enjoy your videos & analysis. I’d be interested in hearing your take on a band like the Allman Bros With two drummers.Butch Trucks & Jaimoe drummed together for many years....

[@DrumsetArtistry]

Please send me a link. Thanks!

[@taino91702]

Great review and very enthusiastic. I only wish I understood your terminology---my bad, I haven't a clue about drumming. I'm sure the pedegogy you provide for your students is very informative and inspiring.

[@kevinmorrice]

ginger didnt let his health stop him from doing what he loved, and he loved letting loose

[@masterofsparkshwy6974]

Ginger probably wasnt the healthiest or most limber here, but still good enough not to need my excuses, he finds a groove he likes, and wont destroy it for a quick clap, lets it build more natural, its really cool i think. Rsally tribal sounding , then hit that swing...awesome hes got an old riveted cymbal,, gonna go dig mine out.. aint seen em in yrs.....

[@troyholm8558]

I believe that he will always be considered one of the all-time best drummers in Rock History.

[@markdemell3717]

I love that primal ,tribal ,heavy feel and sound .

[@URBANPERMACULTURE]

Check his drumming out whilst he was with Hawkwind on the live track levitation, astounding stuff.

[@mikekennedy5470]

Neil said this was his favorite solo of any drummer ..Neil who.? You figure it out...

[@ioodyssey3740]

I love the way Ginger can be really complex and technical -and - sound really primal and gutsy at the same time. Amazing.

[@PaulyV56]

A Master at Play. As good as they get.

[@amedeus40k]

I’m not a drummer, but I’ve always admired the all time greats, and I really enjoy your reaction/analysis videos! Thank you!

[@Monsterdrumma]

Wow you acknowledged the pant leg being rolled up! I do this all the time so the beater doesn’t get stuck in my pant leg which it always does but everyone is always confused when they see my pant leg rolled up on breaks and drummers say they have never had that problem so you validated my problem and let me know others have done it which is news to me. Maybe my playing flat footed has something to do with it.