GINGER BAKER DRUM SOLO - MINDBLOWING !!!!

#GINGER #BAKER #DRUM #SOLO
GINGER BAKER DRUM SOLO, Peter Edward "Ginger" Baker
(19 August 1939 - 6 October 2019) was an English drummer and a co-founder of the rock band Cream.[1] His work in the 1960s and 1970s earned him the reputation of "rock's first superstar drummer," for a style that melded jazz and African rhythms and pioneered both jazz fusion and world music.[2]
Baker began playing drums at age 15, and later took lessons from English jazz drummer Phil Seamen.
Baker's drumming is regarded for its style, showmanship, and use of two bass drums instead of the conventional one. In his early days, he performed lengthy drum solos, most notably in the Cream song "Toad," one of the earliest recorded examples in rock music. Baker was an inductee of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Cream in 1993, of the Modern Drummer Hall of Fame in 2008,[4] and of the Classic Drummer Hall of Fame in 2016.[5] Baker was noted for his eccentric, often self-destructive lifestyle, and he struggled with heroin addiction for many years. He was married four times and fathered three children.
Peter Edward "Ginger" Baker (19 August 1939 - 6 October 2019) was an English drummer and a co-founder of the rock band Cream.[1] His work in the 1960s and 1970s earned him the reputation of "rock's first superstar drummer," for a style that melded jazz and African rhythms and pioneered both jazz fusion and world music.[2]
Baker began playing drums at age 15, and later took lessons from English jazz drummer Phil Seamen. In the 1960s he joined Blues Incorporated, where he met bassist Jack Bruce. The two clashed often, but would be rhythm section partners again in the Graham Bond Organisation and Cream, the latter of which Baker co-founded with Eric Clapton in 1966. Cream achieved worldwide success but lasted only until 1968, in part due to Baker's and Bruce's volatile relationship. After briefly working with Clapton in Blind Faith and leading Ginger Baker's Air Force, Baker spent several years in the 1970s living and recording in Africa, often with Fela Kuti, in pursuit of his long-time interest in African music.[3] Among Baker's other collaborations are his work with Gary Moore, Masters of Reality, Public Image Ltd, Hawkwind, Atomic Rooster, Bill Laswell, jazz bassist Charlie Haden, jazz guitarist Bill Frisell and Ginger Baker's Energy.
Baker's drumming is regarded for its style, showmanship, and use of two bass drums instead of the conventional one. In his early days, he performed lengthy drum solos, most notably in the Cream song "Toad," one of the earliest recorded examples in rock music. Baker was an inductee of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Cream in 1993, of the Modern Drummer Hall of Fame in 2008,[4] and of the Classic Drummer Hall of Fame in 2016.[5] Baker was noted for his eccentric, often self-destructive lifestyle, and he struggled with heroin addiction for many years. He was married four times and fathered three children.
Peter Edward "Ginger" Baker (19 August 1939 - 6 October 2019) was an English drummer and a co-founder of the rock band Cream.[1] His work in the 1960s and 1970s earned him the reputation of "rock's first superstar drummer," for a style that melded jazz and African rhythms and pioneered both jazz fusion and world music.[2]
Baker began playing drums at age 15, and later took lessons from English jazz drummer Phil Seamen. In the 1960s he joined Blues Incorporated, where he met bassist Jack Bruce. The two clashed often, but would be rhythm section partners again in the Graham Bond Organisation and Cream, the latter of which Baker co-founded with Eric Clapton in 1966. Cream achieved worldwide success but lasted only until 1968, in part due to Baker's and Bruce's volatile relationship. After briefly working with Clapton in Blind Faith and leading Ginger Baker's Air Force, Baker spent several years in the 1970s living and recording in Africa, often with Fela Kuti, in pursuit of his long-time interest in African music.[3] Among Baker's other collaborations are his work with Gary Moore, Masters of Reality, Public Image Ltd, Hawkwind, Atomic Rooster, Bill Laswell, jazz bassist Charlie Haden, jazz guitarist Bill Frisell and Ginger Baker's Energy.
Baker's drumming is regarded for its style, showmanship, and use of two bass drums instead of the conventional one. In his early days, he performed lengthy drum solos, most notably in the Cream song "Toad," one of the earliest recorded examples in rock music. Baker was an inductee of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Cream in 1993, of the Modern Drummer Hall of Fame in 2008,[4] and of the Classic Drummer Hall of Fame in 2016.[5] Baker was noted for his eccentric, often self-destructive lifestyle, and he struggled with heroin addiction for many years. He was married four times and fathered three children.

[@Mike-og3xb]

Ginger once said: "We were always a jazz band, we just never told Eric."

[@martinel2450]

The best thing that ever happened to ginger was Eric.

[@drowebd]

@@martinel2450 I disagree, I think it was the combination of carbonated soda

[@petset77]

You never tell a blues guy he's playing jazz.

[@sanfordkeith9918]

Baker..walking in many worlds. ^+

[@johnhead6116]

Except none of their music sounded nothing remotely close to Jazz.

[@keithsage1593]

76 years old and I still love the Cream..

[@stephenwilford919]

Amazing, Just Amazing !! Perfection Still at 76; Also appreciated Eric and Jack gently 'retiring for a cup of tea'

[@carolferguson19]

73, hippie in Hawaii 1968 when this happened ✌️💗🤙

[@michaeleastes1705]

72, and likewise. Jack Bruce was one of the reasons that I learned to play bass.

[@fideliusconcrete4871]

With all due respect - how can anyone not do so? Name me one live album of any of those rock bands that had as much power on the highest level as the live side of Wheels of Fire ...

[@michaelmclarney1994]

What a drummer, he made it look effortless, like he wasn't even trying!

[@puterfixer7857]

Never say old folks are useless, this man was 76 years old when he did this!!! ROCK ON!!!

[@elahem6940]

Most "Old Folks" aren't Ginger Baker

[@vernonsteinkamp1088]

66

[@aidanohara3344]

I knew he was old, but not that old - must have been as fit as a fiddle ( excuse the pun )

[@Wildvideonyc]

What?! 76 is OLD? LOL....

[@KB-ke3fi]

@@elahem6940 yeah well there's more than you think there are.

[@nadvga6650]

ginger baker is like an easy rider on the drums. he plays very relaxed almost all the time. one of a kind

[@CONEHEADDK]

Søren Berlev Christiania 2017

[@alasdairvincent6248]

Ginger Baker one of the best ever drummers. He was getting on in years when he played this solo. RIP

[@georgebuck2269]

@@Beehive101 Ginger was a super athlete, he was a bicycle racer in England. I always wondered why some drummers wear the same clothes that basketball players wear. My brother the drummer said: "that's what they wore in high school or college when they played basketball." John "JR" Robinson is the most recorded session player and he played for Quincy Jone's In The House Band and also David Foster. He also was a high school hoop player.

[@Crypt0sis]

I don’t know if he was the best at drumming but he sure was one of the best at writing drum parts. He has some of the most iconic drumming especially when you factor in the era

[@CONEHEADDK]

Søren Berlev Christiania 2017, better than this boring thing... But he was the drummer of Gasolin' back in the days of real life and rock so....

[@clu4u]

@@Crypt0sisGinger was inspirational to Bonham and Everyone else.

[@johndeblasio2564]

Ginger Baker at 80, fantastic. Joe Beiden at 80, comatose

[@gilcabral6656]

This is not a drum solo, this is MUSIC !!! Ginger is unique!

[@wallybeery4058]

Yeah, as I was listening to this, I thought this whole solo is actually melodic. I saw a documentary once, Mr. Baker was quite the character, too! Up Ginger!!!

[@peterprotheroe2972]

Mad as a box of frogs - but one of the best drummers of all time RIP Peter

[@CONEHEADDK]

Søren Berlev Christiania 2017

[@alanbooker]

At a concert at the Fort Gardens in Gravesend Kent, the stuffy local council switched off the electricity at 9pm. Undeterred, and in complete darkness, Ginger thrashed his kit for another 45 minutes. Brilliant.

[@weldonbailey1005]

The man could swing the sticks no doubt about it. One of the greats.

[@XXXCRSPL]

To play like this at his age is just mind blowing!!!

[@yurisvekachuk8970]

At every age!

[@johnrowland3105]

Total rhythm monster. No unnecessary fills and you can keep a rhythm all the way through.

[@cliffzellman5693]

Yes, AMAZING, and let's give a HUGE shout out to the GREAT camera work! And the spot on Audio crew! This clip should go in a time capsule.

[@downtowndave5105]

Finally someone giving a shout out for the audio crew, without them their wouldn’t be a show. To all the audio engineers out there here’s a big cheers🎉

[@wallybeery4058]

You know, you're RIGHT!! The camera work was SO Good, that I almost didn't NOTICE it, but that's a sign that it IS good! Thanks for bringing that to my (and everyone else's) attention!! 🙂

[@carlosd.rivera1230]

Never heard someone better than Ginger, never!! Besides his tempers, most amazing drummer of all times. And kept his quality to the grave. God have mercy on his soul. 💪

[@pcatful]

I like how Ginger Baker who is often described as irascible, wore the gig T-shirt, smiled, and embraced his bandmates in a wonderful way.

[@JungleLibrary]

He smiles a lot, and obviously he's a legendary musician, but he certainly was not pleasant to his bandmates - he did try to stab Jack Bruce after all. Have a look at "beware of Mr Baker" on youtube. It's a doco about his life and career and features him, most if his band mates, and the major people involved in his life.

[@dawnpattison7731]

Ginger Baker is and always will be the best drummer in the world bar none. He is a legend.

[@morbidmanmusic]

Adding that to my collection for a video. That is one of the more embarrassing, ignorant comment cliches ever. Tell us, how do you rate the best...? How many of the worlds drummers have you heard....? .00000000001 if you're lucky.

[@manningchiro]

Couldn't disagree more. GB is hugely overrated in my opinion. Can't hold a candle to guys like Buddy Rich (OBVIOUSLY, I know), Keith Carlock to name two ...

[@lawrencewolfe-xavier]

@@manningchiro Buddy Rich was a "white boy, I can play faster than you -fast ain't everything - you gotta have soul, white boy" Try Art Blakey: kzbin.info/www/bejne/p5jLo6Z4m7iVnc0

[@lawrencewolfe-xavier]

This material was heavily miked!!

[@IndianOutlaw1870]

@@manningchiro You are entitled to your opinion.

[@anthonyscott5612]

They Got back after 40 years and sounded better than when they broke up. I thank my lucky stars to have heard and seen this Incredible Reunion. It was sent from Heaven to Everyone still here after so many years to enjoy these legends together again. R.I.P. Jack and Ginger.

[@AMAZ0NGIRL]

He was ambidextrous which is very rare and it always showed in his performances ! Amazing musician! RIP GB !

[@scottmurphy4183]

Very rare? Being ambidextrous is a must have quality for any good drummer. I can play right and left handed.

[@michaelmj1964]

@@scottmurphy4183 I agree - no point in only having one dominant hand as a drummer - even the basics require both hands to be as capable as each other.

[@dalecrosby2048]

Ginger Baker, simply a drum genius. How could a man of that age have so much stamina? Unbelievable

[@Thadmotor1044]

I saw Ginger play with Masters of Reality play the boxes that the Drums came in better than other drummers play the actual drums

[@volpeverde6441]

GINGER ran on pure anger....

[@lukemanon9838]

It’s like a firework show for the ears - so precise and melodic . Amazing

[@slycad]

I’ll always regret not seeing him play. I had tickets to see him with his band, Ginger Baker’s Air Force . He had to cancel due to health reasons. He died not long after.

[@terrythorn1300]

Well, that was a Master class in playing the drums melodically as a solo instead of just blowing out your chops and hoping that someone was impressed. Mr. Baker is an icon of days past. R.I.P.

[@alightthatnevergoesout]

The ability to create such a consistent rhythm whilst constantly changing the style is unbelievable

[@derhorst1398]

My computer is as accurate as he is...

[@alightthatnevergoesout]

@@derhorst1398 yep, incredible for a human to be as talented as a machine

[@koaung3803]

NOT MANY KNOW ABT HIM AS HE DIED TOO EARLY.

[@krzysztofborowy6610]

​@@alightthatnevergoesout No way - LOTS OF BETTER 👍💪💪💪

[@OzBloke]

The Hi Hat never wavers 😎👍

[@charlesmcgehee3227]

Jack Bruce. One of the first great fretless bassists. Most of the time you couldn't tell he played fretless. Truly unique trio. That is some fine drumming by Baker. He had those Flams down solid.

[@mikeharbour6345]

I thought almost every note he played was out of tune. I'll listen again.

[@toastertwo1602]

There will never be someone like him. The master drummer.

[@DCdrumrdad1]

Mr Baker has always been my favorite drummer. I also began playing at 15. I’m only 73, but I’m still rocking. Still playing in several different rock bands. I play EVERYDAY. Just bought another brand new kit, which makes it four I currently own. Ginger will forever be my hero. May God Bless you Ginger. Look forward to seeing you again someday in a far better place.

[@burningbacons3099]

Im 17, started about 3 years ago and I hope I can rock on for as long as you.

[@reubenflor6325]

@@burningbacons3099 go on & God bless 🤗

[@tomcoryell]

@@burningbacons3099 I hope so too. It’s great fun! I’m 64 and still playing.

[@davidpearn2484]

RD my arthritis riddled brother was a great drummer can't hold the sticks now, loved ginger but absolutely adored buddy rich.

[@boomerguy9935]

I began playing rock in 1965 in a garage rock band as a self-taught drummer. I've seen Ginger, Mitch Mitchell, Dino Danelli and Danny Seraphine (CTA/Chicago) in person, up close, plus many other rock drummers who were also excellent. However, after hearing Joe Morello and Buddy Rich, I switched to jazz and never looked back. My favorite rock drummers are John Bonham and others with jazz backgrounds. I'm sorry, but Ginger always sounds the same to me regardless of what he plays. He plays well, but......

[@OneCupOfCoffee204]

I don't care how much they praise him, he will always be underrated. My hero and will never be forgotten.

[@jima6545]

Fact

[@erichix1645]

Who? I forgot about him

[@erichix1645]

I’m bored

[@markleaman8313]

Amen to that!

[@markleaman8313]

@@erichix1645 you never knew him

[@fluxmuldar]

It's always amazing to watch a showcase of decades of skill and experience, no matter the field. It's not as flashy as the younger guys, but Baker plays with a patience and understanding that only comes from many years of study.

[@keithgardner5818]

This is very true. He (and his intentionality) remind me very much of the British guitarist Derek Bailey, with whom I had the opportunity to play once (and listened to him many times). If God is in the details, these are / were very godly men. :)

[@jmdavison62]

Patience and understanding aren't two words that one expects to share a sentence with Ginger Baker.

[@Wildvideonyc]

Baker swings. That was always the point of his playing rather than showing off his technique.

[@peggywildsmith6002]

I grew up with Ginger Baker and Cream. He was wild back then. Long flaming red curly hair, drum sticks flying. A sight and sound to behold.

[@Paulie52UK]

Pure magic from the African influence to the jazz. Totally astonishing. R.I.P Ginger.

[@alejosoini]

@Earl Jones he's not dead. he's out there skmewhere, buying Gamestop stocks

[@psclassy1123]

Heard about him from people much older. My first concert was Rush so you know what drumming I witnessed. If Mr Baker is 80 years of age when this was recorded its an absolute freak of nature.

[@georgebuck2269]

Ginger was a super athlete, a bicycle racer. That allowed him to play two kick bass drums at that age.

[@volpeverde6441]

​@georgebuck2269 rubbish....by this time GINGER was semi-disabled with chronic pain, heart problems, c.o.p.d. and smoked a 1000 fags a day.... watch....'beware of Mr Baker....'

[@anjylkat]

DAYAM! I Just saw that he was 80 years old! Inspires me to continue to learn to play drums at my 64 1/2 years of age!! ❤

[@davidmellish3295]

No he was actually 66 as this was in 2005,he died aged 80 in 2019. They made a mistake by saying that

[@anjylkat]

@@davidmellish3295 oh bummer! I thought he was still around! Thanks for letting me know! I’m sure he is at peace on that big stage in heaven!

[@margerykirner5604]

Rock on!!

[@margerykirner5604]

Go for it!

[@peterthompson9792]

Did you hear the high hat miss a beat? Neither did I, not once in ten minutes of poly rhythms. Amazing.

[@drummer3802]

Truly incredible!

[@placidcasual9872]

This - I was literally thinking the same. Incredible.

[@myronchild349]

Umm.., it’s not that hard believe me. Play drums for couple years. This guy is a pompous bozo. Not that hard people. This is super elementary shit. He always thought he was something special. Nah.

[@peterthompson9792]

@@myronchild349 I have been a professional musician in bands for 50 years. Believe me, I know a good drummer when I see one.

[@TweedSuit]

@@myronchild349 Yeah, a couple of years air drumming...

[@PlanetWomble]

He was a genius. Fluctuating poly rhythms with different arms and different beats with his feet. Not many can drum like this.

[@morbidmanmusic]

No, you're wrong. Clearly you are not a drummer to say that silly stuff. Most of this is quite basic.

[@PlanetWomble]

@@morbidmanmusic 😂😂😂’Bring on the Clowns’

[@kenneththompson8933]

Compared to Max Roach & Buddy Rich..Baker's drumming techniques are very basic.

[@PlanetWomble]

@@kenneththompson8933 Whatever

[@bryantcochran5065]

I love how calm and relaxed Gingers playing is. A true master of the drum kit.

[@francishughes542]

I disaggree, if you want to see & hear a true master of the drum kit, listen to Buddy Rich playing "impossible solo", he makes Baker sound like he,s in a pub band.

[@lawrencewolfe-xavier]

He should be after 50 years playing the same tunes!!

[@lightsone2159]

I saw Ginger at a Ludwig Drum Co. clinic back in 1989. He spoke a while, then proceeded to blow everyone away with a 15-minute solo. The he sat and explained what he played. The best part? It was free and I sat nearly close enough to see him sweat. Then he signed autographs!

[@assanee31]

Amazing and Speechless! Ginger we miss You! You were the best of the best!

[@woksrandomchannel]

Ginger was so melodic in his performances. Stunning. What a great loss, but left behind a treasure trove of music for generations to come. Thank you, Ginger.

[@RockyTop85]

The guy was an extremely nasty/arrogant person

[@georgeporge4803]

@@RockyTop85 you can always see a psychotherapist to help you through that

[@loyaltyoptimismversatilityerud]

@@RockyTop85 professionally he's rebel

[@seansullivan7928]

Its to bad people think Lars is better

[@remogatron1010]

I miss Jon Bonham 20 times more!!

[@jameswatson4925]

Awesome And Amazing Drummer Guitarist Bass Player WOW 80 YEAR'S OLD

[@mikebunner3498]

This is tight! Ginger is killing it.. Well after all, it is Ginger Baker.. I do not need to say more. Brilliant... Complex! This band is/was so damn good..... I am not a drummer, however I don't think he missed a beat. Not a single one!!! And he makes it look easy. Then the other two legends return. This is rock and roll.. I love it...

[@judychaffin5534]

If you love Ginger Baker look up the documentary of his travels in Africa, he wanted to find the history of drumming. He took his kit out to African villages, got people to play their drums and they played his, it was magical. I loved Cream, and was so lucky to meet Ginger Baker several times and chatted about his drug times, but he said he most moving and happiest times were when he was in Africa

[@Jraymiami]

“Beware of Mr Baker” ❤️‍🔥

[@maddmusician4492]

Just talking with my band mates and Masters of reality came up and Ginger Baker.. I hope he's playing up in the sky....... Such an amazing person and musician ❤️❤️

[@KonaMark1]

He lived in Africa for many years. Watch “Beware of Mr Baker” for the scoop 👍

[@henrytheturnip]

I was not aware f this, but you can definitely hear the African influences in his melodic and rhythmic choices. It's not a 'look at what I can do' solo but almost a song in it's own right.

[@judychaffin5534]

@@truebeliever6879 Eric and Jack Bruce

[@bobabooey4537]

Appreciate greatness and talent because there is no 'best'. Neil Peart, Buddy Rich, John Bonham, Ginger Baker.... They all have skills that others cannot duplicate, including each other.

[@loganrosepiler2005]

Bill Bruford don’t forget

[@brentonyancheck4861]

VERY well said!!!

[@morbidmanmusic]

,... and most people only know a few drummers.... like you proved here with the list of cliche drum names... but yeah he best thing is funny,and none of them would be on it if there was a list. .0000000000001 of the drummers that are in and have been. Heard em all?

[@gimmeagig]

I was preparing to be underwhelmed, but Ginger played a really great drum solo here.

[@dadofjerem]

lol

[@GordonWishart]

His dexterity at 80 years of age was truly amazing in this performance

[@timb350]

80...!!!!...was he 80 years old in this video? Gawd all effin mighty. Most folks can't even get out of bed when they hit 80.

[@GordonWishart]

@@timb350 yes 80. Incredible.

[@lemonsweet69]

​@@GordonWishartnope this was around 2005 so 65-66

[@CONEHEADDK]

@@lemonsweet69 Søren Berlev Christiania 2017

[@jamesm.3967]

@@timb350 yeah he was 65 or 66. Stupid people.

[@aindparse]

And that is how it's done. Relaxed, flowing, superb. And look at that perfect posture!

[@rauschi3863]

its the opium

[@wrenchhead4378]

Posture is indeed perfect

[@perv8898]

That perfect posture is why this drumming is as boring as it is. No drummer sits straight when he's utilizing his cybals within his solo! His posture is perfect because he's not doing anything!

[@TheConverter330]

@@perv8898 "utilising his cymbals" 😂😂😂........ really ?

[@GellertTV]

@@perv8898 As if you could do better xD

[@mikebunner3498]

This is an example of true rock talent. These men were/are great. Thank goodness above we still have Eric. May Ginger and Jack rest in peace. I love this band!

[@lithominium9955]

Eric was such a great guitarist, still is, but i saw him not too long ago and his touring setlist was just, awful

[@Moondoggy1941]

I did watch it, I was not familiar with him until then even though I am over 60, Ginger looked better than dd he did back in the 60's. Ginger Baker is his own man and nothing more.

[@SWINCRAB]

Good bless the old racist!

[@Moondoggy1941]

@@SWINCRAB Who is the old racist?

[@jonmorgan1471]

Good...and enjoyable. But not great. I've heard much better.

[@kimmieh8419]

Absolutely amazing solo! WOW! It’s like he’s an octopus! I’ve always been impressed with drummers who sound like they have multiple limbs to hit as many beats as they do at the same time. I learned it from my Dad who was a drummer from when I was 4 till my late 30s. I was so excited the first time I could actually go to the bar where his band played every weekend and watch the crowd respond to his playing! I heard the band practice in my basement my whole childhood but it’s a whole different world when you can see them at a gig, getting the patrons to dance. The energy and atmosphere they created was so much fun. Here’s a cute story: When he married my stepmom, her father hired a band to play at the reception. Well when the band took a break to eat, my dads band went up and played a few songs!😂 And of course all of our friends and loved ones absolutely LOVED IT! But once my new step-grandfather noticed the band he had hired out on the dance floor, he went and told his daughter, (my stepmom), to get her husband’s band off the stage cause he’s not paying the band he hired to dance!😂😂😂

[@infuture80]

Muy bien explicando tu vida crack.....pero este vídeo es de Ginger Baker .

[@glennreiland6854]

Just have to love This Amazing 3 Piece Band Cream 💯🎸 RIP Ginger Baker 🥁 & Jack Bruce 🎸

[@29VK05]

Had the pleasure of seeing Cream live back in the day ... will never forget that experience.

[@Planktontwo]

lucky you. Now Ginger and Jack are gone and that will never happen again.

[@lpspinners8736]

Wow! Ginger Baker was one of my favorite drummers. Sensational in both rock and jazz styles. No one sounds like Ginger Baker. He has a unique style and sound.

[@kippsguitar6539]

Jazz my backside, in his dreams

[@CONEHEADDK]

Søren Berlev Christiania 2017

[@tommyburtonwood5299]

Ginger a true drumming legend, 1 of a kind his timing was flawless. R.I.P ginger

[@mikebunner3498]

Three giants in Rock & roll. This is a great video.....!!!!! Ginger is one bad man. As is Bruce and Eric. A lot of jazz influence in this solo. This is a great video. Masters at work here!!! This just gets better & better!!!! I want a tee shirt like the one ginger is wearing!!!!! These were the days.................. EPIC!!!!! So cool!!!!

[@michaelbezos2969]

Not one bead of sweat. Smooth, articulate, relaxed. A man in this own realm. Outstanding.

[@perv8898]

He did nothing that would cause sweat! Average drumming.

[@eddierivera1860]

@@perv8898 because with Ginger it was, not how fast you play, it's what you say! GET IT!!!!

[@MrShadowofthewind]

@@perv8898 You don't get rock & roll at all.

[@perv8898]

I GET that Clapton had a moment to go take a piss while Ginger mused around as if he was practising in his garage!

[@perv8898]

I don't GET a drummer rolling rocks around on he drum skins! That's all Ginger does here.

[@richardhoner7842]

I'm going to listen to a guy play drums. Right. Hours later...still listening. Baker is just so amazing.

[@virginioparoni7038]

Suonavo con la Ludwig ma in mano mia era sprecata quando vedo Ginger /

[@geob5606]

How he goes from the boom beating of African drums into jazz like he does is magical.

[@frankburdodrums8984]

You like magic? Take up the drums.

[@geob5606]

I tried when I was a kid.

[@imbees2]

Ginger don't play. This is how he do!

[@selo8050]

Africa and Jazz rhythms are very closely related.

[@geoffreyholmes1172]

Ginger Baker was like watching a Firework display you never wanted to end

[@pedrodelvalle4580]

You got that Wright

[@HaFannyHa]

I don't know, he could've used more cowbell! No, Ginger's the Master!!!! Just a joy to watch this Toad!!!!

[@wallybiker]

Wow, Ginger Baker was definitely "CREAM" of the crop when it comes to drummers.. A master of the art.

[@larryoconnor7094]

Ginger who? Let Ronnie Tutt school you in what a real drummer is all about: kzbin.info/www/bejne/l37SYWqFpsdkZrc

[@CAPTAINSLOG666]

or Terry Bozzio music.kzbin.info/www/bejne/iGPKfZqdl66cpsU&feature=share

[@janrum7528]

Experienced, laid back, brilliant and probably one of the very best drummers ever. As a human being a Big shit.

[@garymitchell8394]

Like most geniuses

[@81kentboy]

There's many skilled drummers that cannot play fills and patterns like this. Ginger was the drummer everyone wanted to copy and it makes perfect sense why. God Rest Ginger and thank you for sharing your gift all those years.

[@carolinej3661]

First time I've ever seen him play without a big grin on his face!!! Loved Ginger Baker!

[@raoulduke2625]

Absolutely amazing…. Boy u hear his African influence Incredible……. I’m stunned

[@anthonymaylett5823]

Crap amateur Phil Collins would teach him a lesson snide drum kit

[@GGT950]

Yeh he set up a studio in Africa & everything. I think it went under because of political situation. He had to abandon it & scoot home. I think that’s correct without searching it all. But that’s why he was broke. I dunno why Jack Bruce went broke.

[@GGT950]

Phil Collins sounds like a 10 yr old by comparison.

[@MrPartsman1973]

Rip . One of the best drummer of all time.

[@richardgreen9393]

@Craven Greene 👈🏻 loser

[@brandonunderwood5694]

Truly

[@richardgreen9393]

@Craven Greene you spelled Green wrong

[@glynhannaford7332]

Probably in the top three drummers of all time. I feel very privileged to have seen GB play the Colston Hall, Bristol in 1975 as part of the Baker Gurvitz Army. That was a stunning performance.

[@grib2]

So did I in Derby absolutely brilliant 😊

[@glynhannaford7332]

@grib2 Good for you bro. 👍

[@Anglo_Saxon1]

Watch Buddy Rich make this fella look drunk.

[@glynhannaford7332]

@@Anglo_Saxon1 Where, when?

[@Anglo_Saxon1]

@@glynhannaford7332 Just watch any Buddy Rich solo on utube.

[@MichaelMaynard]

I was at this concert. Flew all the way from New Zealand for it, and saw the second night. Cards on the table, I was mostly there to hear Clapton but seeing them live made me appreciate just how good Baker was...Toad absolutely brought the house down. Watching the other two handing their instruments to the roadies and just walking off at the start of the solo was...unforgettable.

[@whatwouldiknow1759]

Hmmm.....very keen & devoted😂

[@carlorossi691]

The consistency of his hihats is so amazing!! 🤘

[@berndkressin1516]

No speed no trash, a very good drumsolo!🥁👍 That`s a drummer like the good old Times! Amazing!😋

[@grimhumiliation8249]

Anyone could do this

[@charlesmauro5905]

That was awesome. The creativity kept it alive through the whole thing. Most drum solos can't go past 3 minutes without you getting bored to tears. Speed only gets you so far. Creative flow takes it over the top! Well done Mr Baker

[@johngreaves6959]

Both are the best in the music 60s through 80s and 90s

[@Roy-or6ev]

Ginger's speed had decreased over the decades, so in this solo, he did not attempt to perform a solo as he had when he was in his early '30s. As they say, "He stayed within himself." What impresses me is how precisely he played, not faltering one time. And don't forget that he was playing while his osteoarthritic back was aching tremendously. Also, he was hearing impaired. Considering his poor physical condition (heroin addict for decades plus gross abuse of alcohol and every other illegal drug known to mankind) he acquired himself quite well. 😮

[@oobernoober7617]

I was at my friend's house jamming on his drum kit and his dad came down stairs and asked "was that you on drums just now?" To which I replied "Yeah how was it?" He nodded his head and said "Like Ginger Baker but without the double bass" I was so blown away by his compliment but never understood how he related me to Baker. After watching this I now know what he related my playing too, but he was dead wrong with our difference in skill level. Biggest compliment I have ever been given!!!

[@glennreiland6854]

Ginger Baker gives It His ALL🎶🎵🎤🎧😎👌☝💕💯💗

[@ionobelisk]

In his youth: a monster drummer In his maturity: a master drummer

[@JimiBLong]

Right On! No one could've said it any better than that.

[@brianmarkey3153]

@@JimiBLong yeah bone shakin dude

[@blogengeezer4507]

-Master of the.. 'Fast Twitch'.. muscle memory ;}

[@JohnFHendry]

Saw him when he was a monster at Winterland in SF... the music was mind blowing back then and could wake a dead man up. Maybe people dance on the other side... who knows... know when you get there I guess...;-)

[@cathy1523]

Absolutely agree.

[@gorandahlgren]

The one and only Mr Baker, one of the most musical drummer on this planet. God bless you Peter🎸🎸

[@ericslupianek8086]

I will die on this hill. In the pantheon of rock drummers, drummers period, there may be some close to as good but nobody ever was better. He has it all. Rock, jazz, Afro beats, everything. Just a monster. If you know, you know, and if you don’t, I’m sorry.

[@johnfenwick7641]

Amazing saw Cream in 1968 in Jersey City they did spoonful and Eric and Jack left the stage for about a half hour it was the first drum solo I heard and have heard many since but I can close my eyes and still remember that night it was awesome

[@davidmonroe4780]

This guy was magic. He made music with drums. That's something that is rarely evident in "rock" music.

[@theamericanwonder]

Phenomenal! One of the best drummers ever! Thank you for all the years of great music. RIP Ginger!

[@CONEHEADDK]

Søren Berlev Christiania 2017

[@kennycab3374]

Baker, Peart, and all those older drummers from rock, to jazz, and beyond. I always been amazed at their stamina to play a full show, do a solo, and give the other band members a break.

[@raymondvaughan6262]

Correct and carl parmer

[@Jack-sk2el]

​@@raymondvaughan6262Good choice, my favorite is " Fanfare for the Common Man "

[@MattClark-px7ez]

Incredible comraderie those three & that Baker solo was something that he probably played on a daily basis. I'm 66 years old and I've been playing drums since the 6th grade. Ginger Baker has always been my favorite. It was a sad day when he left us. Oh and by the way Clapton is God

[@JazzyJonas]

I've seen a lot of impressive drum solos, but rarely have I seen a complete piece of music performed on drum set.

[@kippsguitar6539]

Get out more, ginger baker was average at best

[@jackflash5659]

“Oh for God’s sake, I’ve never played Rock. Cream was two Jazz players and a Blues guitarist playing improvised music. We never played the same thing two nights running…..It was Jazz.” -Ginger Baker

[@RodFleming-World]

That was why Cream knocked all contenders out cold.

[@JJG86]

Most non-gay Jazz I’ve ever heard.

[@musicairplanes4884]

@John Lujan Check out the Buddy Rich impossible drum solo video

[@robertmorgan3935]

@@JJG86 Could you enlighten us as to what you mean by that???

[@JJG86]

Robert Morgan Cream was a great rock/blues band. Jazz is more elevator music.

[@dirkdiggler1877]

Frigging beautiful! And when Clapton steps aside to let him do his thing, you know it's special. Absolutely one of the best musicians that ever lived, Mr Ginger Baker. 👍👍

[@bigdawg7703]

Im now 65 yrs old. After I watched this a rush of emotion came over me and it felt as if I was transported back in time. Emotions so real that I recall the very place and feelings I experienced when I first listened to these three men play music. It was ground breaking fresh and new. To be brought back to a time in my life as a teenage boy is magic only music can create. To feel the feelings I had as a young boy at that time was a bit frightening. The country was going through so many changes with the Vietnam war, the civil rights uprising and culture transformation at every turn. It was a trying time for me and my friends. We were forced to grow up quick. No computer's, cell phones or video games to fill our time. Only music. It was the one constant deversion and a place to run to go for comfort, not to mention some weed and acid. Music had the power to keep us connected as kids. No matter how dificult the time was thanks to bands like Cream we survived and I wouldnt change a single thing if I could.

[@derekbiggerstaff]

The magic never left him. I've been digging this since '68.

[@nattwitham7900]

Derek, me TOO!

[@perv8898]

Magic? That explains his mediocre drumming. He was a magician!

[@tiptondavid]

These guys are older than me (74) and they still love making music! Even Ginger Baker on this drum solo! They just keep on keeping on!

[@r3cusant]

I have bad news for you lol

[@tiptondavid]

@@r3cusant Yeah, I just heard that he died at 80 years old! Amazing he lasted that long!

[@boxychubbo6922]

Jack Bruce has been dead like 10 yrs

[@scottcook775]

My God the man's eyes are closed and he doesn't miss a beat.

[@user-qu8ou9rl6z]

OMG I have followed cream & absolutely loved their transition over the years, I miss Ginger & the wee jock Jack Bruce, my cousin Chris man who passed away in 2013 had met these guys after gigs in Cheltenham over drinks. Bloody shame my cousin & the guys Wee Jock, & Ginger. I would have loved to meet them.

[@gothicRomantic]

I just saw only 2 videos of him. Back In 70s and this video. Now hes my favorite drummer all the time. I can feel his passion with the drum 🙌🏻👏🏻

[@jimbob3038]

Beautiful drumming. There are many types of Drumming this is all about feel, tempo, timing and soul. Masterfully done. Carresing the kit not killing it.

[@jeffames8212]

What a GREAT jazz drummer he was! Right there with Krupa!

[@robertaiello2889]

Ridiculously good. So much has been lost over the years when it comes to truly amazing performances.

[@ladyca8366]

I saw Cream in person at UCLA when I was 18 and had never heard anything so amazing as Ginger's solo. I have never forgotten the wonderful experience.

[@deloreswilson1798]

Nobody understands a genius...you just enjoy their 🎁

[@user-tl2qn1qi1g]

In person? How else would you see them if you were there?

[@calum66]

@@user-tl2qn1qi1g Oh dear - not a trace of bitterness then!

[@candidogalicia6502]

U 2.

[@murphywhite1020]

@@deloreswilson1798 Well said

[@keepinitreal121]

As a non-musician I say that ginger baker is one of the few rock drummers who I can listen to play a solo.

[@martymartin2894]

I agree most solos have no rhythm there just noise.

[@alfredaubertin2028]

try John bonham in Moby Dick (led zep)

[@apieceofdirt4681]

@@martymartin2894 If you want to hear a well rounded solo then listen to Neil Peart’s “The Story So Far” from the live R40 Rush tour. Talk about a drum solo...........jeeeeeeeeeez

[@echopryme]

Ginger always said that he played to the band in his head... The other people in the band had to either try to figure out what that was or be the backup band. The man said CLAPTON was the backup guitarist to the band in his head!!! Ya gotta love the guy! But thats why his solos are easy to listen to. He's playing along with the band in his head. To him, this isnt a solo at all.

[@2Zero8discipline]

@@echopryme That is why Keith Moon hated solo's because he was always soloing with the band. When they asked Keith if he was counting the time? He said: What fun would that be? Love Moon the Loon!

[@JC-jo9bf]

Ginger Baker is one of my favorite drummers. He truly was brilliant.

[@Junior-jw1bb]

I remember reading that Ginger Baker traveled around the world to learn different drum beats, including Africa. Great musicians in this performance.

[@badbartolo]

He lived in Africa for years

[@supplican]

Yes he had a studio there, which is where Wings “Band on the Run” was made.

[@johnedwardjones999]

Ginger is in the zone..Amazingly great drummer! Sad he is gone.

[@perv8898]

He's in a zone that no other drummer can/will go to. A zone where no cybals are played!

[@marcdemell5976]

If only he was at least a little nicer .Great drummer with great tribal beats.

[@ianplatt5607]

He was very nice to his horses, apparently. 😉

[@5jerry1]

~ Old as the hills, crippled with arthritis, and still played a flawless drum solo. He was a cranky old man, but he was a beast on the drums.

[@5jerry1]

@Valencio Danes ~ I don't know what you're talking about, nor do I care.

[@willtank3146]

Absolutely incredible, amazing talent. Thank you God for Ginger Baker!

[@billlevey8041]

Absolutely the best drummer of the modern era!!

[@morbidmanmusic]

You have to be a troll to say such an ignorant thing.

[@billjohnson6300]

I saw him in person at the Dakota in Minneapolis. His incredible sense of rhythm, impeccable technique, and the variety of meters that he played were amazing and really enjoyable to watch and hear. As they lifted him up to the drum stand he commented about how he was getting old. There was nothing old at all about his performance.

[@blacksabbath4252]

Best of all time period

[@fishfire_2999]

I agree power flowing through him

[@bunkie2100]

It’s also a *killer* recording. The sound quality is fantastic.

[@victorbaca8010]

@@fishfire_2999 he ls the govenenor

[@margaretmoore-xm7zv]

Dang! Sorry I missed that. I saw him with Cream back in the day. I was 15 YO at the time and had never seen such a powerful drummer. (Well, maybe Keith Moon,,,)

[@flamingfrancis]

Many drummers are termed as musicians' labourers, bashing the skins as loud as they can and showing great speed aroud their kit. Ginger was the musician with his classicly trained technique and great control. RIP THE man.

[@morbidmanmusic]

Name those other drummers. .. you are funny.

[@ronaldstrange8981]

Fabulous Ginger. What a pleasure listening to it. Many thanks for sharing your talent. England, January, 2024.

[@james-r]

When the video reaches half way, he’s still warming up