the moment when eric and jack took off their guitars and walked off the stage and let ginger have it to himself gave me shivers

That time you found out that your grandpa is cooler than you'll ever be.

@pamelamacneil1331

4 жыл бұрын

It's true! LOL

@drummist1000

4 жыл бұрын

Sorry for your loss.

@deuce3478

4 жыл бұрын

Damn isnt that the truth.

@Realbillball

4 жыл бұрын

I'm gonna steal that.

@01adhdave

4 жыл бұрын

@@Realbillball Metoo

Dont see anyone knocking this, claiming to be better than, because this is Genius from Ginger Baker, without doubt one of the greatest drummers ever.R.I.P Ginger..

Ginger is why I wanted to play drums. He and Mitch Mitchell were huge influences on me in my early days of drumming. Ginger was so musical in his drumming he always had something to say. It wasn't about speed ever, timing and musicality were his trademarks to me. On his solo's it looked to be partly planned and partly ad lib, but it was always right. He always looked like he could play for hours on his solo's if needed. RIP Ginger and Mitch.

Respect to Eric and Jack for walking offstage in DUE RESPECT of one of the greatest drummers of all time.

@richinoable

Жыл бұрын

They were keenly aware. Despite his difficulty with other human beings, he was the top of the heap. They all were, they all knew it. They way they follow one another so flawlessly... great individual musicians, producing musical synergy. That requires some mutual understanding

@michaelgarcia2050

Жыл бұрын

Band members usually leave the stage during drum or guitar solos.

@tomorrow21

Жыл бұрын

Respect, and at their age a welcome mid-concert break

@darrellkelly1266

Жыл бұрын

Are you kidding me. Just because he was a leftover from the 60’s? I’ve heard street drummers just as good. Lol.

@richinoable

Жыл бұрын

@@darrellkelly1266 No, you have not. 😆

Simply incredible . Given his age and that he was suffering from arthritis - and a heart condition , Ginger's concentration levels and timing are just out of this world . A one off . RIP Mr . Baker .

@Jjonathanhart

3 жыл бұрын

Some of his rolls sound like Buddy Rich.

@MikeRapaich

3 жыл бұрын

gift from god

@bobcarroll1987

Жыл бұрын

Greatest drum solo in history.

@andrewsandoz8005

Жыл бұрын

​@@bobcarroll1987 you must be joking?

@johntechwriter

11 ай бұрын

@@andrewsandoz8005 Superlatives are the latest trend for those at a loss for words.

This man is one of the greatest drummers of all time. His vocabulary and his style using jazz and African rhythms along with the fact that he was an orchestra and symphony on the drum kit is nothing short of amazing. I have always loved and respected Ginger's voice as a drummer and he was quoted saying "It's not how fast you play, it's what you say!" And he did just that in everything he played, this footage proves that in spades! Plus the guy revealed his younger self in this performance of "Toad" showing and giving a drum lesson and clinical study for ANY person who wants to play drums. Talk about inspirational and creative virtuosity! This wasn't just a drum solo! GINGER BAKER TOLD A STORY HERE! Rest In Peace Ginger, you will always be one of the best and most treasured drummers ever!

@REDMAN298

6 күн бұрын

Very well said. Ginger is the most unappreciated drummer ever.

@Shepthebassman91

6 күн бұрын

@@REDMAN298 if you get the chance, listen to this live version of “Toad” at Winterland in 1968! kzread.info/dash/bejne/lp2nwcGfaJyogaw.htmlsi=JO3lzl1mMct85eZ5 Ginger is on fire on this recording! This is a bootleg by the way!

I'm sure many are watching this, disappointed in not seeing a million mile per hour fills and insane blast beats and not fully getting why so many of us are loving this. Basically, this man was the pioneer of what we have today known as rock / fusion. When he hit the scene, there was nothing like this style of drumming around. His mix of jazz and rock opened the minds and imagination of an entire generation of drummers that led to greats like Steve Smith, Jeff Procaro and so on. R.I.P Mr Baker.

RIP ginger. U and yer beats will be sorely missed 😭

@mikekoenig6467

4 жыл бұрын

What a legend....simple as that

@mikki1904

4 жыл бұрын

RIP

@PETERODZZ

4 жыл бұрын

That's why am here. I remember this show. RIP Mr Baker.

@brandoncallaway5354

4 жыл бұрын

He Found Jack.

@rolandbegenat6164

4 жыл бұрын

@@mikki1904 R.I.P. is the most boring farewell greeting you can think of. I don't think GB ever wanted to rest in peace.

My favourite guitarist, my favourite bass player and my favourite drummer. What a great band.

You’ll never hear a solo like this ever again. Ginger was unique not just a drummer a musician Flawless. I’ve listened to this countless times and smile to myself all the way through Genius sadly misses RIP

@stephanieredden8861

11 ай бұрын

I've always loved the tone of Ginger's drums, in particular his toms.

@ryankaser6726

11 ай бұрын

Absolutely^

@2visiondigital

10 ай бұрын

Ginger Baker's drumming musicality goes over a lot of folks heads. Certainly one of the better story tellers behind a kit.

One of the naughtiest boys to pick up drumsticks...Effing amazing that he was able to deliver one of the greatest rock drum solos of all time at the twilight of his career...Thank U Ginger!

In my opinion, 3 of the most talented and gifted musicians there ever was!

@gregholman2431

3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely.

@gerioconnor3440

3 жыл бұрын

Totally agree

@allanaguilar8936

3 жыл бұрын

Not an opinion, that’s a damn true fact my guy

@razzle2112

2 жыл бұрын

you haven’t heard rush then lol

@neilphelan145

2 жыл бұрын

@@razzle2112 I know who Rush is. Another trio of experts at their craft. I dont think that Cream is the best of the best. I nearly stated without comparison my opinion of the 3 persons that made up the band Cream. Rush is with out a doubt the very best in the world at what they do just as Cream is. I can't or wont say one is better than the other simply because it's two different genres. It's like saying that Ferrari is better than a Lamborghini. They are both automobiles but other than that they're not the same. Personal taste decides to an individual which is better for them.

In a complicated world you can always trust a Ginger Baker drum solo to blow your mind.

@Kentokkil

4 жыл бұрын

Nothing to add . . .

@alwayshungry3511

4 жыл бұрын

Harldy even made my musical muscles twitch ffs

@drumlover69

2 жыл бұрын

@@alwayshungry3511 Yes I don't get it, he's a fine drummer but the way people go on about him is nauseating, there are many drummers better than him, Mitch Mitchell to name just one.

@laurendecesare5091

Жыл бұрын

@@drumlover69 you're miserable and have bad taste.

@markcollins1497

17 күн бұрын

I thought it was damn tasty, frankly. Who gives a fuck whether he’s overlauded? That was a damn fun solo. Really nicely worked out, and I thought it was plenty musical. Great sound on those drums

There's a lot to love about Ginger's playing. But one thing I really appreciate is he doesn't bring the cymbals into to later. There's no random, not stop crashing that most drums engage in. He turns a solo into a musical experience rather than just banging.

@tRiLoGy184

4 жыл бұрын

Jim Valko Exactly.

Ginger’s gone....but his drumming lives on.

@Logoned

4 жыл бұрын

John Hebbes Exactly!

@larrylinn8589

3 жыл бұрын

Chick Webb, Gene Krupa and ginger Baker, then there is everyone else!

@barnanaguhathakurta6998

2 жыл бұрын

His drumming will be living forever

@drumlover69

2 жыл бұрын

@@larrylinn8589 How the hell do you leave Buddy Rich off this list, he's the greatest of them all.

In my opinion, Cream was the best thing any of them ever did; giant talents on their own, and still much more than the sum of its parts. These shows proved there was still plenty of lighting in that bottle. If I’d had the money to get to England or could have spared a kidney, I’d have been there.

@blacksabbath4252

7 ай бұрын

190% agreed

@vincentwong2801

6 күн бұрын

Love Cream always, fresh or stale...forever

@vincentwong2801

6 күн бұрын

Somewhat like an extended version of Do What You Like!!

And that's why Clapton said "Ginger isn't a drummer, he's a musician". I smiled all the way through and nearly cried at the end. Same effect his playing had on me when I first heard Disreali Gears aged 11, 51 years ago and he never stopped getting better. A head case with immense dignity and pride, an absolute legend. Thanks Ginger.

@nkley1

4 жыл бұрын

I dropped everything I was doing and watched, hypnotized, as usual when watching him drums. Legend is right!

@HarryBlu

4 жыл бұрын

A G R E E - 100%

@crotalusatrox7931

Жыл бұрын

From Yardbirds to Cream to Blind Faith and all other other configurations, these 3 gentlemen are the best.

@analogman1909

Жыл бұрын

55 years......... sophomore Fullerton CA

I am not a drum solo fan. I make an exception for this man. Just brilliant.

Ginger WAS the 1st Rock Drummer, and will be sorely missed ! Rest in GREAT Peace my brother drummer !!!

Ginger had late-stage osteoarthritis playing this. Still the greatest drummer in Rock history. A Jazz drummer of impeccable time and creativity. An incredible improviser. The outstanding drummer of his generation.

@Lpmgato1

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah verily. RIP, Ginger Baker. You'll be ever remembered as the greatest drummer in blues/rock history...…...and yes, I know...……..you are indeed a JAZZ drummer, all the way!

@tarnopol

4 жыл бұрын

Fully agreed.

@NothingLikeVinyl

4 жыл бұрын

I don't think his arthritis was that severe at that point. He made his illness public eight years later, when the chronic back pain caused by it couldn't be ignored anymore. Anyway, arthritis or not, he was a truly great drummer. May he rest in peace.

@juliosanchez8263

4 жыл бұрын

Oh I guess thats why this kind of sucks. What a good song to listen to that does it better this mediocre stuff

@reebuck6169

4 жыл бұрын

Agreed he was the best

The 1st time I heard Cream was in a music store in Pasadena Ca. in 1969 and I was instantly hooked. I credit Ginger Baker for my love of drums and Cream for my love of heavy rock. RIP Mr. Baker you will be truly missed.

I’d like to add this. Young drummers out there take note, you don’t need speed. Anyone can play fast. Ginger Baker was a prime example of a drummer who used rudiments, accents and for the most part spontaneity to create his drum solos. They were all unique. I’ve seen him numerous times and he never failed to surprise me.

@yaqubebased1961

11 ай бұрын

Just get a background in jazz

Glad all three of them survived long enough to hav the reunion. All gifted in their own right and pioneers! RIP Jack AND Ginger!!!!!! Hang in there Eric!!!1

Apparently, it is said that the atomic clock at Greenwich is set by Ginger's hi-hat...

@bamaltd

8 ай бұрын

Leonard Bernstein iconic conductor of NY Philharmonic said Ginger Baker kept time better than anyone he had ever heard.

Millions upon millions of young people heard those rhythms and beats, forever their lifetimes embedded with the driving time signature he crafted and propelled . So grateful to have been alive, a teenager, and able to hear and purchase the albums that are a foundation of rock and jazz music. His name will always be a part of the conversation.

My abiding memory of Ginger’s incredible drumming was when, as a student in the late 60s, I stood entranced with everyone else while he did what only he could do, as part of a Cream gig. RIP Ginger.

@skyemacallister1306

4 жыл бұрын

Amen, sister!

One of the best original rock drummers in the business who got noticed. RIP....

Brought me to tears to see Eric and Jack put down there instruments leaving Mr Baker to take care of business, what a joy to hear him hammer away

I always remember the performance of "Toad" found on the Wheels of Fire album, and thought it to be a great performance. But Ginger outdid himself on this performance. You'd think that after 40 years it would have become stale, but he knocked it out of the park. R.I.P. Mr. Baker, you were the best!

This made me cry, what a beautiful solo.

@laurendecesare5091

Жыл бұрын

Same.

@tombrody9208

Жыл бұрын

I saw Cream performing on two occasions, during my high school days (years, 1967 to 1969). I saw Cream performing at Fillmore Auditoreum in San Francisco, and also at Oakland Auditorium in Oakland, California. Both of these performances, in my opinion, are similar in greatness to the most majestic events that are recorded in The Bible, for example, the story of the creation of the world-as-we-know-it. What an amazing gift it was, to me, that my fate was to witness both of these concerts by Cream. I have also attended concerts led by other other greats in the field of jazz music, for example, performances with jazz artists, Sonny Stitt, Dexter Gordon, and with groups led by jazz drummers, "Max Roach," "Art Blakey," and "Albert Heath."

@JuanHerrera-re9go

Жыл бұрын

@@tombrody9208 that's so great, thank you for sharing that Tom :)

Can we talk about how beautifully tuned that kit is? Sounds like a dream. And the little cymbal thing around 7:20...gorgeous.

@michaelandcolinspop

3 жыл бұрын

@Dave Scheff You got that right. Those DWs sound incredible. In fact, everything on that kit sounds amazing.

@tobiaspellondou5907

Жыл бұрын

A huge percentage of ginger's sound is just how good he tuned his kit

Ginger Baker was amazing back when he was in his late 20's and 30's for a 66 year old this is pretty bloody amazing.

@geminiwednesday16

8 жыл бұрын

+Elas Mobranch .....hey!....lots of 66 year olds can be amazing,lol! Ok,I'm no drum player or a perfect-looking 20 year old but this is a generation of wonderful acceptances in every respect be it age or absolutely anything ! K xx

@wsalviso

8 жыл бұрын

+geminiwednesday16 yup

@lpc90

8 жыл бұрын

+Elas Mobranch His technique & timing seem to way better here than in the 1960's and 1970's. He peaked as a drummer in the 90's as he had experience, timing, technique, rhythm & stamina during the mid 90's he was regarded as one of the best jazz drummers.

@TheDrunkSpartan1337

7 жыл бұрын

Gotta say I actually think this is the best Toad solo I have ever seen, the man fucking killed it, and even though I play drums, I usually hate solos. Sure it helps he was using top of the line DW's instead of the shitty Ludwigs he used to use, but that doesn't matter in the end.

@michaeldonovan4793

6 жыл бұрын

and without the methedrine...

Rest in Peace Ginger Baker, still one of the best drummers of all time.

@jesusislukeskywalker4294

4 жыл бұрын

auch ey boyo

R.I.P. epic performance at age 66...and one of the best drummer's ever! so many great percussionist's from Great Britain..:)

He simply was the greatest drummer ever lived. Godspeed Ginger Baker.

@drumlover69

2 жыл бұрын

Come on, really. Buddy Rich would wipe the floor with Ginger as would many other drummers.

@navneetsinghr4290

2 жыл бұрын

@@drumlover69 nah, Bonzo and rich were amazing in their own right, but they couldnt match baker

@drumlover69

2 жыл бұрын

@@navneetsinghr4290 Well for one I never said Bonzo and two, if you think that Buddy Rich can't match Baker then you have never listened and watched Buddy. I'm actually laughing over here on how ridiculous of a statement that is. There is nothing that Baker could do that Buddy probably could have done in his first few years of drumming, hell, Mitch Mitchell is a better drummer than Baker, Elvin Jones, Louis Bellson, Tony Williams and that's just off the top of my head. Do yourself a favor and go study and watch Buddy Rich videos all day long and see if you still feel the same.

@navneetsinghr4290

2 жыл бұрын

@@drumlover69 I will not, I will remain an ignorant fool and will tell everywhere that ginger baker is the best drummer ever. Also Mitchell couldnt match baker toes

@drumlover69

2 жыл бұрын

@@navneetsinghr4290 Well I have to give you credit for admitting that you will stay ignorant, stay you man, stay uneducated and what does "Mitchell couldn't match baker toes" mean? Is Ginger's feet nicer than Mitchells.

Ginger will forever be one of my favorite players. Such a quality musician all throughout his life. This solo is absolutely amazing.

Rest in peace, Ginger... My God, what a performance here.

Apparently the first words that St. Peter said to Ginger, upon his arrival, were "look, I don't want any trouble".

@jesusislukeskywalker4294

4 жыл бұрын

possibly. also, maybe the answer can be found within the lyrics of the songs from albums "a hard daze nerd". and/or "apocalypse nerd"

@dannybolman7739

4 жыл бұрын

Beware of Mr. Baker

@nkley1

4 жыл бұрын

Danny Bolman .....in every way👍

@robpelick7460

4 жыл бұрын

Actually, I believe Ginger showed up and said: "Can I come in please? I've been kicked out downstairs..."

@debonaire_nerd

4 жыл бұрын

@@robpelick7460 Then St. Peter received a phone call from Satan, "I took Epstein. You owe me this one."

You have just witnessed one of the best, if not the best, drum solo of all time, by anyone, anywhere. Tuneful, relevant, poly and rhythm

My heart goes out to the Ginger Baker Family. Ginger is my personal FAVORITE drummer. 🥁

So sad to learn he is gone. What a brilliant musician.

Incredibly difficult to make it look that easy. So much sound and texture out of one drum kit. Ginger Baker was the best and will be missed - Rest in Peace

His solos really were about establishing rhythm rather than straight randomness. RIP Ginger, we are indebted to you ✝️❤

@alwayshungry3511

4 жыл бұрын

Establishing rhythm??? Jesus wept!!! He was barely in time lol extremely sloppy playing the whole way through. E.C has played with some of the best, Steve Gadd etc, it mustve been hard listening to 8mins of randomness

@prathameshbhambure

2 жыл бұрын

@@alwayshungry3511 Always hungry to say something nonsensical.

@JohnDoe-me9jh

2 жыл бұрын

@@alwayshungry3511 Poor bait

So sad to hear the passing of this great man. May he rest in peace up in that 'White Room'.

RIP Ginge. As soon as I heard the news I was here. Greatest drummer of all time.

Even at this age it seemed fluid and effortless-just amazing. R.I.P. Ginger

First time ever watching him play a solo. I thought Neal Pert was good. Holy cow! I get it!

@erwildersr

3 жыл бұрын

Neal Pert came from him!!!

@neilphelan145

3 жыл бұрын

Neil Pert was a great drummer no doubt but he knew he still had a long way to go to reach the level that Ginger played at.

@MaelstromMephistoPEM

3 жыл бұрын

Sorry to be that guy, but it's Neil Peart. I do see your point. Ginger's solos are far less of showing off. They also transition from section to section far more naturally.

@ramiroalbertorojaspereira6944

2 жыл бұрын

Es muy bueno.pero no habrá ningún baterista como Gabriel parra de los jaivas.investiguen y me encontrarán razón

@ramiroalbertorojaspereira6944

2 жыл бұрын

Incluso este mismo batero le hizo un reconocimiento

RIP Ginger, you were one mad bastard at times, but sadly another one of the greats gone, his time on the drums was absolutely impeccable😮

@angelinesuman5371

4 жыл бұрын

hi

His love of African percussion is such a stand out

@jackbarnes9728

3 жыл бұрын

Also his love of African snatch.

@ambermoffat9700

3 жыл бұрын

@@jackbarnes9728 the darker the berry, the sweeter the juice.

@jackbarnes9728

3 жыл бұрын

@@ambermoffat9700 If you think so

@ambermoffat9700

3 жыл бұрын

@@jackbarnes9728 I know so.

@jackbarnes9728

3 жыл бұрын

@@ambermoffat9700 That's what you call an opinion.

Ginger Baker - Quite possibly the GREATEST percussionist of ALL times!!!!!!

Standing ovation for Ginger. God bless him, can't believe that he is gone. RIP GB.

In 1968, my mom bought me two albums: Hendrix's Electric Ladyland, and Cream's Wheels of Fire. I was in music ecstasy. Both killer albums. I was 15.

@robjontay5052

4 жыл бұрын

Your mom is a RockNRoll Goddess!

@rafaelcarmany463

4 жыл бұрын

Yes!!! In 68 I was 14 and could not get "White Room", "Sittin' On Top of the World", and "Crossroads" out of my head!! I was completely overwhelmed by the Funk, Soul, and Fire of this Pale White Boy Brit Band. That intro on "White Room" is soooo classic. And then, instead of screaming Rock Vocals, you have the smooth beautiful crooning of Jack Bruce. You'd think it would be out of character, but it always worked. I admire these three very much after all of these years. I wish Bruce and Baker had been able to get along better.

@billcarp3523

4 жыл бұрын

@@rafaelcarmany463 Yeah. My friends and I waited all summer for WoF to be released.

@JIMMYBUSHIDO

4 жыл бұрын

Didn't realize how blessed we were in those days. 🥴

@bonniemama8196

4 жыл бұрын

@@JIMMYBUSHIDO The BEST rock generation! We were very fortunate, indeed.

Most drum solos today are about how fast or how loud you can be. Not this one, this one is music. If there are any young drummers out there who'll view this video, learn from this phenomenal example. Simply amazing!!!

@joycekilmer9171

9 жыл бұрын

absolutely!

@nssteampunk4865

9 жыл бұрын

Let's see if the marching band drum line can play Ginger's solo!!

@lmm145

9 жыл бұрын

stupendo assolo! dice e trasmette qualcosa, sempre quadrato semplice ma creativo e ordinato, oggigiorno ci sono tanti batteristi tecnici, ma non si distinguono. questo assolo rimane in mente eccome, grande maestro!

@gretchenburrows8296

9 жыл бұрын

Right on!!

@Jackle61

9 жыл бұрын

Wayne Hackney And he does it with a fairly basic kit. A good drummer doesn't need 25 drums to be good.

Protip to young drummers. See how his left leg is bouncing twice as fast as the hi-hat is going? That's him subdividing the beat to keep it more accurate. Keep that in mind.

@larrylinn8589

3 жыл бұрын

Though I always appreciated rock and roll, I always considered Ginger as a jazz drummer, whom changed rock and roll.

@FunkyHonkyCDXX

3 жыл бұрын

@@larrylinn8589 You're not alone, so did he.

RIP Ginger to the drummer who could do it all!

I know everyone talks about Ginger's solo and rightly so but the riff is so underrated, would definitely be in my top 5 of all time

I was fortunate to have seen him 3 times. With Cream in 68 ( I have a drumstick from that show/ the Cellar in Arlington Hgts Illinois) 70 or 71 with Airforce + 73 with Baker Gurvitz Army. All 3 shows featuring his solo. One of a kind.

When I was a teenaged drummer I listened to Krupa and I got pretty good. Then I went into the Army for four years and when I got out, music had changed and there was Bonham and Baker. I never would get that good and quit playing. Well there's finally someone for John Bonham to talk to in heaven.

@StevenCarinci

4 жыл бұрын

Bonham was a devotee of Krupa, even tuned his drums like him. I would say that more so than Baker, Bonham was actually playing jazz to heavy metal.

My God...those drums are tuned perfectly.

Love you Ginger best drummer in the world......wish i could fine a t-shirt like that

Saw him with my son at the Jazz Cafe, London a couple of years back and poor sod, he looked almost dead then, but his playing was still bloody awesome! Not sure they make them like that anymore.

@angelinesuman5371

4 жыл бұрын

HI

This solo is mesmerizing. Best I've ever heard him play.

He truly was a JAZZ DRUMMER and would Want to be remembered as such! He even said Cream was really Jazz.

@kensalazar5066

4 жыл бұрын

But it wasn't! Clearly more blues then jazz

@rodhubbard6320

4 жыл бұрын

He was a jazz drummer in a rock band.

@paulpower7018

4 жыл бұрын

@@rodhubbard6320 I agree. I think him thinking cream was a jazz band was a bit of a romanticism "if you will"..

@paulpower7018

4 жыл бұрын

@Degree7 why? boring song, boring song for a drummer. Didn't Baker say he hated this song?

Ginger Baker is the only drummer I know that can make a rhythm sound like a melody.

@sunflowerguy5314

2 жыл бұрын

The only one? Pretty much any Jazz drummer does it

@justgivemethetruth

2 жыл бұрын

Carl Palmer

@roberttreanor7252

2 жыл бұрын

Need to listen to more jazz my guy

Jacks fretless bass, wow. Ginger at his best, perfect 🙏

@mrmott44

3 жыл бұрын

Clapton nailing the Gibson feedback 40 years later on a Fender.

What a lucky audience to see this reunion. and the Royal Albert Hall was the perfect place for it. I just had to watch this again to say goodbye to Ginger Baker.

RIP Ginger. A true Genius of his chosen instrument.

We will all miss that swing Ginger...

One of the greatest if not the greatest drummer in Rock history. Watch the documentary "Beware of Mr. Baker"

I remember watching a documentary about him and Ginger Baker said : " I told my wife before marrying her , if I ever had to choose between the drums and you , I'll choose the drums" . RIP Mr Baker , the drums will miss you !

@SHERGENIUS8

3 жыл бұрын

Whoa

@okantichrist

3 жыл бұрын

😂

@drumlover69

2 жыл бұрын

She should have made him choose so she could have got away from that miserable prick.

@MitchClement-il6iq

2 ай бұрын

That documentary is beware of Mr baker!

Rest in peace ginger. Thanks for all the years of your fantastic drumming abilities you are out of this world literally . i will never forget you.

Frickin' AMAZING!!! Ginger Baker has been my hero since I was 15yo. I can't believe what I just saw.

Sad to hear his passing 😢 So fortunate to have seen him play in Walthamstow earlier in the year; despite clearly being in tremendous pain he said the show must go on! He played beautifully that night! When he said he felt ill & had to go back to hospital the audience all cried “we love you Ginger!”

@buckbumble

4 жыл бұрын

I was at this show. Turned me on to Ginger. Even though I’m not a drummer it made me want to listen to the people who inspired him and he was inspired by. Started a massive musical journey for me. RIP Ginger. No one can or will ever touch him with a pair of sticks.

@smokinmoose2

4 жыл бұрын

Buddy Rich, Joe Morello. Keith Moon just to name three.

Master Class from the master -- R.I.P. 'GINGER' BAKER

That man had the gift of bounce, Rest easy now Ginger Baker of Scotland.

My arms would have fallen off half way through and here Ginger Baker is at 75 laying it down as good as ever.

@dasOiOsad

9 жыл бұрын

Jackle61 Toad is the song man! All hail Ginger Baker

@Jackle61

9 жыл бұрын

EMBERWolf Good catch. That's what I get for multi-tasking while under the influence. {8-)

9 жыл бұрын

Jackle61 He was "only" 65 here. ;-) EDIT: Got the year wrong.

@Jackle61

9 жыл бұрын

My bad. I'll just shut up now.

@kurtisdaroule8245

9 жыл бұрын

Jackle61 As a drummer, it wouldn't be that bad to sit through it. I mean, you get lost in the music. So he feels like he's only been there for like 3 or 4 minutes. Least, that's how I picture it when I am on Free Bird.

this man is in his 70's and still amazing!!!

@dannymiller5157

7 жыл бұрын

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@dannymiller5157

7 жыл бұрын

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@scor440

5 жыл бұрын

c he was 65

RIP... “Rock In Paradise Mr Baker” ☮️

The solo, masterpiece, but the fact that these guys still love each other after all these years is everything. RIP Ginger.

What an amazing drum solo by Ginger Baker this old timer rocks

Toad is a composition, not a competition. Really listen to the heartbeat of Cream, it's in Toad.

OMG, brought tears to my eye. Bye, bye Ginger.

When I was a wee lad some of my earliest memories are of my father declaring ginger baker the best drummer to ever play the drums

@user-ig9es2yy6w

Жыл бұрын

Отец прав.

what i like about the solo is just how steady he is. he isn't trying to be flashy at all as he just knows what part of his body to use just to play that solo.

absolutly the high end of masterclass drums ginger is a genius

He was 66 when he played this. I dare a drummer half his age to keep up to Ginger Baker....1939-2019....TJ STRUSKA

@timwaterson

4 жыл бұрын

cathy struska Love Ginger RIP Tommy Aldridge is also 66 and still Kicking Ass

@johannvanaardt7221

4 жыл бұрын

Danny Carey is also nearing 60 and going strong.

@alwayshungry3511

4 жыл бұрын

Daney carey is 58 and absolutely obliterates Mr Baker lol vinnie Colaiuta 64 well he needs no introduction

@michaelschneider9141

4 жыл бұрын

Alex Bent from Trivium

@tomwebb2397

4 жыл бұрын

Always Hungry ginger and Danny are very different drummers, not about who would obliterate who 😂

No words - just watch and listen!!!

Seeing the 3 of them taking a bow together brings me to tears.

This swings and pulses in a way that his TOAD solo on WHEELS OF FIRE does not. Some things get better with time ...

Ginger is the best. I have been a Cream fan since my older brother bought Disraeli Gears album i'm 1967. Wheels of Fire has the best Toad version of that song. I'm almost 68, still listening to rock & roll.

I was honored enough to see this live at MSG GINGER is unbelievable!!!

RIP Ginger we'll be loving U for ever. Thank you so much!

Beautiful drum solo; very authentic and unforgettable...truly stands out. Also, his kit sounds fucking amazing. Its so refreshing to hear a drum solo that is actually somewhat musical and consistent and doesn't just rely on speed and technicality.

@blake7067

5 жыл бұрын

Long Rat have you heard his solo from 1965 with graham bond..’live at Klooks Klerk’ early in the morning, check it out

@alfching2499

5 жыл бұрын

Long Rat If you want to listen to a Marvellous example of a Great musical Drummer, Listen to the Original Shadows Drummer the Great Tony Meehan on there first LP from 1961.This is good and Ginger does Like them Afro Patterns.

@shiva1742

4 жыл бұрын

Well said!!

Ginger Baker at work in his office.....He was a drug that you could not get enough of.....

That is amazing drumming well in the league of the top ten drummers

R I P Ginger Baker, your drumming was divine !

Simply amazing...has not slowed down from the days back in the 60's...I was in awe back then...and now can really appreciate how great he is.

At around 5.11 he sounds like a whole tribe of polyrhythmic percussionists. I just love the whole thing. Nothing but pure music.

To think that he was suffering from arthritis when this was recorded makes this performance all the more amazing. RIP Ginger, one of the best to ever pick up the drumsticks.