In conversation: Chad Smith with Ginger Baker

Last week, millions of viewers watched in stunned amazement as Chad Smith was robbed of the Golden Cowbell after his drum-off with Will Ferrell on The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon. Prior to that, he faced an even more formidable opponent in the drumming world: Ginger Baker.

[@idea_music]

chad smith should get an award for getting thru this interview

[@redwhitegray748]

It’s his confidence. He’s a drum legend in his own right.

[@limpimp9686]

Fuck man I’d do anything to sit in the same room with Ginger

[@Sirgromulus]

I agree. He probably needed a few drinks afterwards!

[@tommilroy4555]

Yeah, no kidding...Been in Radio a long time and have conducted my fair share of uncomfortable interviews but this has to be the worst...If you don't want to be interviewed, don't do it!

[@splageristics84]

@@ginnywhat5777 thats why his hat says "Chad" on the side so no one gets confused

[@vistalite]

Was this interview done before or after Ginger was dead?

[@Egeris95]

Omfg thats funny🙈🙈😄

[@Kris.G]

@Valencio Danes wtf is wrong with you

[@okayokaynowkids7673]

@Valencio Danes you need a job man ?

[@hauntedhose]

Valencio Danes I did. Why? Maybe u need to be front fisted 🤔

[@okayokaynowkids7673]

@Valencio Danes no man you sound like 9 yo kids mentally who just spend his time around on the internet to mocking people , well glad you have a job or maybe you need a girlfriend/boyfriend maybe ? to take care of you xD

[@barryleslie7727]

I love this. It's like two brothers going to see their grumpy grandad 😂😂😂

[@missdee4927]

same 😂

[@billybatchelor2863]

Right, I'd say the first flick of his bic as he was about Ginger Slapped

[@Seabassbluesman]

Chad is the ultimate diplomat in this situation! He dances around Ginger perfectly. The other guy just gets abused by him 😂

[@-yoltchy-8833]

"What?!"

[@NathanMcCabe88]

@@Seabassbluesman The best part is where the guy on the left is waffling and Ginger just goes "STFU!!!" 🤣🤣🤣

[@ChubbyChecker182]

This is the funniest Will Ferrell sketch I have seen

[@MiguelBaptista1981]

AHHHAAHAHHAHAhaha You got my vote for best comment here.

[@jdfolbre]

You win the internet

[@Mark70609]

The sketch Chad Smith did with Will Ferrell was gold.

[@cidlopez]

Makes Keith Richards look like a healthy specimen of a human.

[@AndyMangele]

LOL - That's true!

[@remlatzargonix1329]

Ci d ...actually, he didn't give a fuck and he didn't suffer fools, gladly.....so he was alright in my book. He had a fucking temper though....so if you pissed him off, man there were fireworks...

[@generaljj577]

What does that mean!!!?

[@markdemell3717]

I must have smoked 10 cigarettes during this interview .Your a crusty old sod Ginger but, I like ya any ways .

[@stephenbrown7545]

@@remlatzargonix1329 If Covid came knocking on Ginger it would turn rail and run like hell.

[@WisperMetal]

That´s how Darth Vader llooks like without the black armor.

[@mojopin70]

Drumciclist Rudimental lol!

[@PhiI93]

+Drumciclist Rudimental Haha!

[@WisperMetal]

+PhiI93 I love Ginger, but he looks like a crippled version of Robocop lying there on that couch.....like he is somekind of millenary piece of history stuck in its throne

[@jeffalbillar7625]

Oh man. More like the Emperor. He he

[@morganshane7117]

ROTFL 🤣🤣🤣

[@wanderer1955]

Good to see Ginger still has the enthusiasm for interviews.

[@tatethompson1234]

wanderer1955 he’s dead

[@aaronkristofer18]

He died on October 6th.

[@wanderer1955]

@@tatethompson1234 Gee no kidding. If it wasn't for the fact he lit a cigarette I'd say he was dead in the clip.

[@decibelinterference2033]

Sad reality, this was Ginger 50 years ago too, he just looks dead here.

[@billstrohler]

This interview is like when people are at a sleep over and one person just wants to go to sleep and the other two want to keep talking.

[@bid84]

😅

[@stationminute]

Why do those guys keep interrupting that old man's nap?

[@kennybluet5527]

stationminute weekend at bernies

[@samuelchamberlain4521]

stationminute pppppppp

[@moabt.frican7163]

Your comment is fkng legendary i think

[@duppykitoon]

For the win!

[@whoha5975]

It is currently 4:06 am. And I've gone dwn the KZbin rabbit hole with no hope of escape...but your comment made me laugh so hard that I can see the light... See u on the other side my friend

[@jamieharr4459]

For anyone who didn't know Ginger passed away shortly before taping this interview.

[@johnnymeyer4253]

It was actually done one year after he died.

[@rhostatton8944]

nope...GB died on 6 October 2019!!

[@cmikesmith664]

@@rhostatton8944, seriously?

[@dio7184]

So he's dead here then.

[@xbmpr]

@@dio7184 no, decaying

[@urgentcareguy3]

This should have been called "Weekend at Gingers"

[@davidg1612]

Lmao

[@DrChopp69]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@missdee4927]

😂😂😂 funniest comment section

[@ProfessorKenneth]

😅😂 brilliant

[@longroadproductions9242]

When they say "Never meet your heroes" this was what they were talking about

[@cupofshutupjuice]

I think the last word that ginger spoke when pronounced dead by the nurse was “wot?”

[@dinodeluca6210]

I had the pleasure of meeting Ginger in 2014 in Santa Monica at a restaurant on the 3rd street promenade. He was eating French fries and sitting by himself. I walked up to him, asked if he was "the" Ginger Baker...he politely said yes...I told him he was a great influence on my playing and I honored to meet him ....He shook my hand and said "Thank you". He was very quiet and shy. Not what you would expect.

[@gutterdandy9173]

Not hard to believe at all.

[@thedoobiesistersandsackbla5718]

i thought you gonna say he said" get me some fuckin ketsup"

[@tatchueable]

dino de luca you must have shit your pants going up to him thinking he might have tried to burn your eyes out with his fkng hot French fries for interrupting his fry time lmao 🤣

[@hetjamesfield4473]

Yeah, he was probably on some medication. Im sorry that I have to report this to you but, for years now he is on anti-depressants and ant-anxiety pills... And tablets for arthritis...(not important, just mentioned arthritis, he have problems with other things also, he is not just a narcissist. If this really happend, hell, you are then one of the very few people who managed to do something like this. + he was eating.. If he was younger, youLL probablly got KOd :)

[@robertkess9907]

Right after you met him he did an interview where he said you were the worst drummer since Keith Moon.

[@chrisslooter2825]

I don't smoke. But I feel like I should start so I can watch this video properly.

[@joecatetal3889]

talk about a "laid back" interview

[@IgNaceus]

XD

[@gazriley624]

That actually made me Lol

[@rollastoney]

Fact: Ginger died and came back five times in this interview.

[@tootingchas]

I think Chad Smith died more times

[@thomasromano9321]

Ha, ha, ha, ha.....

[@rugomez8626]

"Grandpa! What was olden times like?" "Fuck off, I'm dying!"

[@paulmorgan5047]

RuRu Sapiens

[@TheRigomoni]

lol

[@duppykitoon]

Is this an interview or an autopsy?

[@DrBill-zv5dx]

Chris Boylan That’s funny 😄

[@KickflipGnasty]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@AlbertoJorgeSoares]

LMAO!

[@michelemulford6889]

Flat on his back...he played the night before. Give the old man a break. Listen to some Cream. Get a grip. Show some respect.

[@onazram1]

lol

[@tkeforever4809]

“CHAD” is sewn on his silly backwards hat so he doesn’t get hassled by Will Ferrell fans!

[@Bellocks1]

Yeah but wouldn’t you that’s exactly something Will Ferrell would do?

[@skybluemarshall]

Interview with a guy who's been playing the drums for over 60 years: "What? Huh?What? What? Huh? What?" It makes a lot of sense.

[@thedoobiesistersandsackbla5718]

yes his ear DRUMS were shot. oh the irony. "what?" I said "OH ...THE...IRONY!!!"

[@rowdy.rockers]

😆

[@camp168]

It was a nice interview, too bad Ginger couldn't have been there....lol

[@pressureflipin1992]

Lmfao!

[@johnstitt2615]

Old and tired...wiped. He is there.....hanging on.

[@Forgottenchannels]

He was there, where were you?

[@mal334455]

10/10 comment

[@jeankloot1]

@@Forgottenchannels Bit dumb, innit?

[@winstonking5683]

Chad Smith is a real trooper for enduring and getting through this interview

[@brittsmith8260]

I give him credit, he did like his smokes. Shows how tough the old boy was to make it to 80. RIP Ginger.

[@w1lf1ewoo]

Yeah did pretty well for a chain smoker for 60 + years

[@w1lf1ewoo]

Risseldy Rosseldy such ashame they stopped cigarette commercials... Ginger could have made and spent another fortune in sponsorship

[@parallaxcontinuum7898]

@@w1lf1ewoo hear hear ! And Jack could've done a few for Old Holborn which he rarely failed to bring along when he toured :)

[@Beniscool950]

@@w1lf1ewoo I never even thought about that. That's hilarious

[@jamesrobert7155]

There were 782 cigarettes smoked during this interview, 780 were smoked by Ginger.

[@ritter89]

Another great example of Baker's finely honed interpersonal skills

[@mattpearce6465]

He co-authored the best selling "How to Win Friends and influence People."

[@christinefilas9392]

I LOVE his personality. He treats humans like the talking monkeys they are!

[@yunarukami14]

@@mattpearce6465 LMAO

[@silasmarner7586]

It makes me like him all that much more.

[@decibelinterference2033]

The man was a talented drummer. But how he got as far as he did with his attitude, young or old, is nothing short of miracle. He wouldn't even land a local amatuer gig nowdays if he was starting young without experience. No band or musicans would ever put up with him, because there's at least 10 other open drummers in any area who can fit the music without the attitude.

[@SuperNick090]

Thats Hilarious when Chad trys to light Gingers cigarette !!🤣🤣😂

[@TomthatiscalledTom]

I pissed myself watching that. And I'm a humourless old fuck.

[@tad449]

Smack!

[@davidr554]

🤣🤣🤣 I could watch that over and over it’s hilarious 😬

[@petegobeckli1386]

SuperNick090 guy doesn't like his SPACE! ⁸BREECHED

[@SuperNick090]

@@petegobeckli1386 Right !!!Hahaha

[@berrettamusicacademy9980]

I've made it through 12 minutes and I have no idea how this could go on for another half an hour ???!!!

[@MrPoot-cx9ez]

I like how Ginger inhales like he hopes it kills him but Chad exhales like he’s scared to death of having smoke in his lungs. “Hey Ginger pfffffffffffffffftttt....pff... pfff.”

[@longstrandna1]

I went on a date like this once...

[@Kris.G]

With 2 other people?

[@zimzimma5688]

Anna Nicole Smith is that you?

[@danakins6261]

I can only wish I grow old as gracefully, nice, loving life and people as Mr. Ginger

[@kingbeastie]

I was at the event that Chad talks about. It was called "Drums in the Bush". It was organised by Rhythm magazine, I think it was in 1996. I still have a drumstick I got signed by Bernard Purdie, Chad and Ginger. Quite a few of us waited a long time to get some things signed by Ginger, one of the organisers came out and told us to hold on, they were trying to get him to come out and sign things for those that had hung around. Eventually he came back out. He was on the stage still while I was standing on the floor, the stage was up to my neck (I'm nearly 6 foot tall). He crouched down to speak to folk. He was clearly drunk or high as f**k and could hardly speak. I gave him the drumstick to sign, he mumbled to me, "Do you know how hard it it to sign a drumstick?" I looked up at him and replied, "Ginger, I'm not as famous as you, nobody's ever asked me to sign a drumstick." He paused and actually looked at me properly and then smiled slightly. I think that was the only time he smiled throughout the whole event. I still have the drumstick!

[@brucegwynn8509]

Great story , hold on to the drumstick , I met a few famous people who signed different items , things have a way of getting misplaced

[@kingbeastie]

@@brucegwynn8509 Thanks man. I'll hold onto the stick, I've quite a few things like that now that I keep safe. Thanks for the nice reply, take care.

[@RobertWalsh-vp5ui]

that's cool man, you actually seemed to break through his adamantine shell of bastard just for a moment. very impressive

[@TreeintheQuad]

Classic aging drummer response to every question. "What?"

[@danijel-ch2gk]

"Who the fuck is Justin Bieber?" - Ozzy Osbourne

[@jmpsthrufyre]

What?

[@hesch-tag]

Hahaha

[@mellotronage7073]

I love the fact that Ginger once had this in a contract rider: A case of beer 2 black hookers 1 white limo

[@kikeheebchinkjigaboo6631]

mellotronage sexy

[@kavenking6122]

How you know

[@markdemell3717]

That is a unexpected response from a woman .He had black and never went back.

[@missdee4927]

@@markdemell3717 yep. his last wife was black, I believe.

[@BillPhurnell]

I have an idea for a new supergroup, simply called "Drugs" Vocals: Ozzy Osbourne Bass: Lemmy Kilmister Drums: Ginger Baker Guitar: Keith Richards

[@emlix1]

I'd put Shane Macgowan on vocals.

[@jacobjsavoie1745]

half of them are dead

[@user-gh8wt2zi2n]

He already had a better guitarist than Richards and was well known for massive cocaine usage.

[@Hoodsonbr]

@@jacobjsavoie1745 and the other as well.

[@danijelujcic8644]

Lyrics: John Lennon and Jim Morrison

[@Gator805]

Never seen a corpse smoking cigarettes before.

[@v.garcia3083]

....watch "A Wkend at Bernie's"...

[@timorrok938]

@On the road with Gator and Bunny Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha!!!

[@ProfessorKenneth]

Lmao 🤣👍🏻 brilliant

[@jerrys5102]

He's like a real life "Weekend at Bernie's"

[@lildevil7002]

Jerry Shanahan And the walking dead.

[@deannapena3686]

Ha...good one!

[@kevinflood7495]

Weekend at Bernies 😂😂😂 i knew the old fucker reminded me of someone 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@eloyrodriguez3362]

Exactly

[@touchofdumb]

man i can not stop laughing at that

[@PutItAway101]

Chad does a good job of keeping the conversational ball rolling with almost nothing to work with from Ginger. He comes across as a likeable guy.

[@emlix1]

I've met Chad a couple of times, he's a pretty decent bloke. Probably made a ton more money than Ginger as well.

[@lukerogers151]

@@emlix1 Chad's a swell guy. I've met him once at a drum clinic in London and he was very kind. Ginger, on the other hand, not a nice man but still one of the best drummers ever.

[@henrikpersson4698]

all the rchp dudes seem pretty chill

[@CB-wi3vc]

Chad is a cool lad!

[@SJUCityBoy]

When you're in an interview sitting in a recliner chair all the way back wearing sunglasses, you're a total boss.

[@petegobeckli1386]

SJU City Boy. how 'bout that.

[@bunnybgood411]

He was in pain. His back.

[@daveguy11]

Chad: "So, Ginger, what do think of...?" Ginger: "Arr rur brr [trailing off mumble]" Chad: "Yeah, man, I know what you mean!"

[@Heretic_Hero]

daveguy11 😂

[@beschdl9948]

Timestamp?

[@noamglassner]

😂😂😂

[@MerkinMuffly]

"Some of it's ok, some of it's very good" That is some serious fucking praise coming from Ginger.

[@jodeepurkeypile7137]

Every response: "Wot? Who? Fuck off."

[@simmonsku]

Total newfound respect for Chad. Ginger has got to be the most difficult interview on the planet. Chad hung in there like a complete pro. Pick a famous interviewer...Oprah, Barbara Walters, Mike Wallace....none of them would have hung in there.

[@FilmCars]

Had the pleasure to meet Chad outside a Hotel here in Manhattan a few years ago - a SUPER nice guy who engaged me in conversation for a few minutes - and the FIRST and really only topic I brought up (aside from RHCP) was how much I admired him for how he conducted this interview and wanted to thank him for staying on and getting out of Ginger what he could - as a drummer and and as a kindred soul. He was really grateful and appreciative. I'll never forget those few minutes.

[@RobertWalsh-vp5ui]

Chad Smith seems like a really nice down to Earth guy. Ginger Baker seems like a complete bitter ginger old c*nt who when he died would provide a calm peaceful serene type feeling of pure relief like people felt when they just saw Joseph Stalin die. I mean that in the most respectful way possible.

[@jeffmcpeek2526]

An immobilized wretch of a man. It would be hysterical if it wasn't real.This bitterness concentrated.

[@SquareHeadSlacker]

Love the dynamic between the director and Baker. It's like a dad and his least favorite son.

[@cheothegeo2742]

Everyone except for Clapton was bakers least favorite son

[@odgeUK]

"I don't believe that a dog, that size, could kill an Ostrich that big.". For some reason, the best line in this video. 05:24

[@dwix9875]

Best interview of a block of wood I’ve ever seen. For a moment there it seemed like the piece of wood spoke. Next, Chad Smith interviews a very famous bucket of dish rags.

[@vandenro]

This has gotta be the greatest interview of all time 🤣🤣🤣

[@MossMachine]

Agreed lol

[@gmail7933]

😂

[@dnatz58]

Ginger Baker is one of the few drummers whose solos don't bore me after a couple minutes. F'n incredible drummer.

[@georgeehmke3283]

I'm 63. I'm a drummer. Ginger has been my favorite drummer since I was 13. He looked older, when he was younger. Airforce was strong !

[@cueboyd8666]

RIP Ginger Baker. I love how he doesn’t give a crap in this video 😂 A real legend.

[@Kris.G]

Absolute ZERO fucks given. Chad tries so hard and all you can hear is "yeah", "uhuh", "what?" or absolutely nothing at all as if he drifted off to sleep forgetting those two are sitting there.

[@kenm.3512]

Those awkward silences that Chad has are priceless. But, he is patient with Ginger and never loses his good humor. Nor does Chad lose his admiration for the miserable old bastard. He asks good questions and keeps Ginger engaged. I think Ginger enjoyed being difficult and surly. As for this video, i think he's in his own world of physical pain and mental bitterness. He actually becomes more engaged as the interview goes on. Then, you realize...he is actually still sharp. Bravo to Chad for making Ginger smile and tell interesting, funny stories.

[@QuarrellaDeVil]

That exchange of glances at 21:06. 🙂

[@jasondamico1037]

this is just PURE GOLD.

[@annybagyo2244]

Thanks for your attention & kindness dear brother

[@joe22589]

At one point 60 years ago he decided to be an asshole for the rest of his life. And then he delivered

[@RobertWalsh-vp5ui]

It is actually kind of impressive. it must take a lot of hard work and dedication to be such a cruel and relentless cunt even to people who clearly love and admire you.

[@nicknewman7848]

He lived about half a mile down the road from me when I was about 10/11 years old and was getting into all the 60's rock music. Thank fuck I didn't go and knock on his door and attempt to ask him about it.

[@jonqdrum]

Chads thinking-“they were right when they said we should never meet our heroes”

[@soulpaua2097]

Fuck no, Did you watch the whole thing? Chad's loving it.

[@erlpen2016]

we should never see their videos either...

[@dylanmorgan2752]

I think he definitely knew a fair bit about Baker and knew what he was getting in for but loves it for that precise reason.

[@ronniek7748]

Full marks to Chad for interviewing this near corpse.

[@missdee4927]

He's probably honored

[@Sirgromulus]

I hope I don't get cancer from second-hand smoke just from watching this video!

[@Dqalex]

This never gets old. I can watch it a thousand time and still laugh my ass off.

[@iminthewonderland]

When im in low mood, i always come here for a laugh...:D

[@gianca60]

It was five years ago and he survived 5 more. Unbelievable.

[@vernonsteinkamp1088]

I'm surprised he didn't spend the last few years in a retirement home. Can you imagine how that would of gone down? Sir, you can't smoke in here. Wat da fuck, do you know who I am?

[@matrixyoda]

This is like a comedy skit..Cantankerous old Legend makes younger legend feel small.....except it’s real😂😂😂😂😂amazing 😂😂😂😂

[@teamsleepnine]

what i learned from this video?be humble.....look at chad...he is like the most humble rockstar!!!

[@tkeforever4809]

Chad got a good look at HIS life at 80...SMOKE ‘EM UP!

[@peterrobertnixon2243]

He actually managed to live for another 5 years. Amazing

[@eivindgjengstjohansen9625]

I am suprised that he lived after 50

[@gmail7933]

@@eivindgjengstjohansen9625 😂

[@rhythmantic]

What respect, graciousness, and patience Jay & Chad have for Ginger. Very entertaining and interesting. Thanks for sharing.

[@somegirls2002]

Respect?? They are taunting him for a laugh. Screw them.

[@bokehintheussr5033]

Nah theyre like long suffering grandkids visiting their miserable grandfather in a nursing home, determined to enjoy his company despite his best efforts to the contrary.

[@jts3339]

A few short years ago Ginger would have kicked both of their asses. These guys wouldn’t have had the nerve to taunt Ginger in his prime.

[@klausrain111]

Feel kind of sorry for that Chad when he tried to light his cigarette. If you have a lighter like that why have the flame on high? I didnt know who he was until I looked it up, he"s drummer for the Chili Peppers. No wonder he's in awe of Ginger, who plays on two of my all-time favorite records: Blind Faith and P.i.L. Album, supporting two of England's greatest ever, Steve Winwood and John Lydon.

[@VegetabIeMan]

Well if you really don't know someone and rather admire them for their art it's kind hard to be pissed unless if asking for an autograph and get declined.

[@rodneyhurst5777]

The silent pauses are hilarious.

[@andybarnes4663]

It a bit hard work to listen to

[@johndowns3839]

It's like America on opioids in 2019. Ginger at least has an excuse.

[@emlix1]

Chad: "It was me, you, Bernard Purdie-" Ginger: "Who?" I'm surprised Chad even bothered to continue after that.

[@jr13227]

Hell has a new drummer ladies and gentlemen

[@MattNeal8]

Chad handled this interview well

[@arturoacosta6583]

Bravo! to chad who held the conversation and kept it going,i actually learned alot of fun facts.thanks!

[@Vidyadude]

@@arturoacosta6583 Conversation?

[@decibelinterference2033]

@@Vidyadude lol, no kidding. Chad is talking to a door with nobody behind it. Ginger's drum solos and personality always had alot in common tho.🤣

[@Dqalex]

I want to see what Ginger is like when he runs out of cigarettes. That would be fun to watch

[@adams115]

Dqalex, cigarettes ran out of Ginger

[@winstonking5683]

The fallout from that would be very interesting to witness without a doubt 😂😂

[@bionicbenofficial]

So comical and therapeutic to watch. I'm finding myself watching it repeatedly now and again.

[@matthewchunk3689]

My sincere congratulations to anyone who had to deal with Ginger Baker on his passing.

[@MerkinMuffly]

Don't let Ginger's cockney accent fool you, he's very knowledgeable about music, he learned to sight-read notation and devour guides to song arrangement when he was young, he's never been just a drummer, but a real musician and artist.

[@rnatodna]

I'm subscribed to you, what a coincidence. Keep up the good work

[@petermills2061]

MerkinMuffly . Are you sayin' that Cocknees are Fackin' stoopid ??

[@123agidee_2]

Drummers are musicians and since they are making music they are also artists

[@raypreseau5360]

It wasnt his accent at all. Of course he is very knowledgable about music. The man was brilliant. His accent doesnt betray his intellect so much as his near comatose demeanor, and his resentfull, rage filled personality.

[@ChrisLawton66]

No one is judging him by his accent just his behavior. He was an ass.

[@abelb2700]

Am I the only one that doesn't hate Ginger and finds this funny?

[@burnwash8174]

+Eric Clapton Live No.

[@billybones6890]

no hes great

[@devinmillermedia]

The world is filled with those willing to acquiesce to those around them in conversation. Ginger isn't a cunt. He is the elder in this interview. The way it should be. He answered Chad's questions, one after another. This was a long interview.

[@thishasruinedme]

and was also paid for the interview

[@SluffAdlin]

Ginger is blunt, this planet needs more people like him

[@su....]

i love how chad laughs and is so patient and kind with ginger. must be a very nice man. kudos, chad. and to jay as well.

[@richrokk]

What a fun guy, can’t imagine why he struggled to keep relationships.

[@vernonhill7438]

🤣

[@Ginger04]

😂🤣😂🤣😂

[@CCTSPORTES]

9:38, i actually thought Ginger was dead at that moment.. LOL

[@danijelujcic8644]

and the next thing he says is "I don't remember." XD

[@dthellland9738]

unclean spirits wont let him die

[@linusfotograf]

Haha

[@MrMaideniac]

I went back to look and laughed my ass off!

[@jamalwest7658]

No, he's practicing

[@powertuber3.047]

These comments are cracking me up.

[@danielgreen7050]

I could watch the part with Chad trying to light Ginger’s cigarette a million times . LOL

[@vinskeeter]

I have lung cancer now from watching this interview. Thanks a lot, Ginger.

[@Thompsdan]

Does anybody mind if I crack a window?

[@timothy8142]

This is by far probably the funniest comment section on KZbin. Nearly each comment is pure gold lol.

[@kevinrutkowski3034]

This is like the drummers version of "Weekend at Bernies"

[@davejones5745]

ahahaha... Heh heh

[@Airfarts_]

This is one of my favorite interviews of all time

[@ontarioguy2738]

This was actually filmed at Ginger Bakers funeral!

[@NowFunStarts]

Fuck off! August 19th 1939 and still alive...and a total legend alive or dead.

[@alexjointsoon592]

hahahaha rofl man xD

[@TweedSuit]

not his funeral, but i'll bet he would like to be buried in that exact position - complete with lazy-boy and cig!

[@jasonlee8497]

Ontario Guy comment of the decade!

[@MerkinMuffly]

That was 20 years ago, I was a pall bearer.

[@steamjunky5894]

Watching him be a shit is the funniest thing I have seen in a while

[@DrumsTheWord]

GRIPPING!!! I come back to this interview so often...the nicest drummer in the world (Chad) interviewing the grumpiest. RIP Ginger. You were a lovable git.

[@margaretmoore7034]

Guaranteed to break the ice at parties .. Ginger Bakers whit and fast paced conversation makes anybody who's in his company feel very welcome indeed. He is a great character, never a dull moment with ole Ginga !!

[@Hawking1969]

This interview brought to you by Philip Morris.

[@holidayabovesky8922]

really nice to watch

[@PutItAway101]

King of the awkward silence, punctuated by the occiasional "fuck you". LOL

[@ryanj7517]

RIP Ginger. One of a kind.

[@aidansalerno4895]

R.I.P. Ginger Baker, Cream is my favorite band and has had such a prolific influence on me its almost unbelievable.

[@stephenhall11]

I was lucky enough to meet Mr Baker.It was at a free concert in Atlanta.Cream had set up on top of this hill where I was living.I popped out of the bushes surprising him. He asked Where in the Hell did you come from? Ginger I live here.Then he told me to open one of his drum bags where there was a bag of pot.So we began partying.He had all these stashes in his drum cases. We got into this deep conversations while he was jamming.Amazing! After the concert we carried on. I went back to the Hilton and talked and did every kind of drug imaginable and drank a couple of fifths of whiskey.Ginger just seemed to be happy to have somebody to talk to.He was super intelligent and no bullshit.

[@sgtgiggles]

Oh god, I know so many old cats like this, and they’re all the same. They just wanna sleep and make fun of you and forget about it so they can make the same jokes the next day....these old guys appreciate these interactions more than they let on. They really do like you, despite making the most offensive jokes. The moment you’re not there the next day, they RAISE HELL haha. God bless ‘em

[@DavidWilson-oi7ns]

yep-i have a drummer with the same type of disposition lol

[@freddiearmstrong121]

This is a GREAT interview!! Thanks for posting this. I can't believe that Ginger lived for five more years after this. You can tell Chad truly admires him but hard not to laugh at some of his come back remarks. This is EPIC!!!! RIP Ginger Baker

[@jonnies]

Ginger actually died five years before this interview

[@arendy1983]

That cigarette light attempt was hilarious

[@operationmoyda]

Ginger seems absolutely enthralled to have this interview......

[@ledzzappa]

i only realized how good ginger is when i heard him playing on the track motorway city by hawkwind, the skill and the amazing little touches everywhere amazed me.

[@Bklynviathebridge]

The man, the myth laid to rest. Thanks for rocking the world GB. RIP.

[@richardcarr7557]

Ginger was an amazing musician, he was light years ahead of his time. The rest we all know