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

@martinel2450

Жыл бұрын

The best thing that ever happened to ginger was Eric.

@drowebd

Жыл бұрын

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

@petset77

Жыл бұрын

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

@sanfordkeith9918

Жыл бұрын

Baker..walking in many worlds. ^+

@johnhead6116

Жыл бұрын

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

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

@CONEHEADDK

9 ай бұрын

Søren Berlev Christiania 2017

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

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

@elahem6940

5 ай бұрын

Most "Old Folks" aren't Ginger Baker

@vernonsteinkamp1088

5 ай бұрын

66

@aidanohara3344

5 ай бұрын

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

@Wildvideonyc

3 ай бұрын

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

@KB-ke3fi

2 ай бұрын

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

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

Ай бұрын

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🎉

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

@georgebuck2269

11 ай бұрын

@@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

9 ай бұрын

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

9 ай бұрын

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

9 ай бұрын

@@Crypt0sisGinger was inspirational to Bonham and Everyone else.

@johndeblasio2564

7 ай бұрын

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

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

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

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

@drummer3802

3 жыл бұрын

Truly incredible!

@placidcasual9872

3 жыл бұрын

This - I was literally thinking the same. Incredible.

@myronchild349

3 жыл бұрын

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

3 жыл бұрын

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

@TweedSuit

3 жыл бұрын

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

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

@derhorst1398

Жыл бұрын

My computer is as accurate as he is...

@alightthatnevergoesout

Жыл бұрын

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

@koaung3803

Жыл бұрын

NOT MANY KNOW ABT HIM AS HE DIED TOO EARLY.

@krzysztofborowy6610

Жыл бұрын

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

@OzBloke

10 ай бұрын

The Hi Hat never wavers 😎👍

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

@slycad

7 ай бұрын

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.

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

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.

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.

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

76 years old and I still love the Cream..

@stephenwilford919

2 жыл бұрын

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

@carolferguson19

2 жыл бұрын

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

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

2 жыл бұрын

“Beware of Mr Baker” ❤️‍🔥

@maddmusician4492

2 жыл бұрын

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

2 жыл бұрын

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

@henrytheturnip

2 жыл бұрын

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

2 жыл бұрын

@@truebeliever6879 Eric and Jack Bruce

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

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

@morbidmanmusic

9 ай бұрын

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

@PlanetWomble

9 ай бұрын

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

@kenneththompson8933

7 ай бұрын

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

@PlanetWomble

7 ай бұрын

@@kenneththompson8933 Whatever

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

@JimiBLong

3 жыл бұрын

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

@brianmarkey3153

3 жыл бұрын

@@JimiBLong yeah bone shakin dude

@blogengeezer4507

3 жыл бұрын

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

@JohnFHendry

3 жыл бұрын

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

3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely agree.

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

@CONEHEADDK

9 ай бұрын

Søren Berlev Christiania 2017

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

@Thadmotor1044

8 ай бұрын

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

7 ай бұрын

GINGER ran on pure anger....

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

@dadofjerem

Жыл бұрын

lol

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

@jima6545

3 жыл бұрын

Fact

@erichix1645

3 жыл бұрын

Who? I forgot about him

@erichix1645

3 жыл бұрын

I’m bored

@markleaman8313

3 жыл бұрын

Amen to that!

@markleaman8313

3 жыл бұрын

@@erichix1645 you never knew him

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

@virginioparoni7038

2 жыл бұрын

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

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

9 ай бұрын

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

7 ай бұрын

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

@Wildvideonyc

3 ай бұрын

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

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

2 жыл бұрын

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

@Moondoggy1941

2 жыл бұрын

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

2 жыл бұрын

Good bless the old racist!

@Moondoggy1941

2 жыл бұрын

@@SWINCRAB Who is the old racist?

@jonmorgan1471

Жыл бұрын

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

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.

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

@yurisvekachuk8970

Жыл бұрын

At every age!

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

6 ай бұрын

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

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

Жыл бұрын

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.

“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

3 жыл бұрын

That was why Cream knocked all contenders out cold.

@JJG86

3 жыл бұрын

Most non-gay Jazz I’ve ever heard.

@musicairplanes4884

3 жыл бұрын

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

@robertmorgan3935

3 жыл бұрын

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

@JJG86

3 жыл бұрын

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

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

@rauschi3863

3 жыл бұрын

its the opium

@wrenchhead4378

3 жыл бұрын

Posture is indeed perfect

@perv8898

2 жыл бұрын

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

2 жыл бұрын

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

@GellertTV

2 жыл бұрын

@@perv8898 As if you could do better xD

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

@morbidmanmusic

9 ай бұрын

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

7 ай бұрын

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

7 ай бұрын

@@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: kzread.info/dash/bejne/o5uc1NV7lrbIl84.html

@lawrencewolfe-xavier

7 ай бұрын

This material was heavily miked!!

@IndianOutlaw1870

7 ай бұрын

@@manningchiro You are entitled to your opinion.

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...

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

@kippsguitar6539

2 жыл бұрын

Get out more, ginger baker was average at best

"Ginger - always in the zone no matter what world he's on" Played like 1969 right to the end.

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

Ай бұрын

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

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

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

Жыл бұрын

Best of all time period

@fishfire_2999

Жыл бұрын

I agree power flowing through him

@bunkie2100

Жыл бұрын

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

@victorbaca8010

Жыл бұрын

@@fishfire_2999 he ls the govenenor

@margaretmoore-xm7zv

9 ай бұрын

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,,,)

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

2 жыл бұрын

Jazz my backside, in his dreams

@CONEHEADDK

9 ай бұрын

Søren Berlev Christiania 2017

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

11 ай бұрын

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

@volpeverde6441

7 ай бұрын

​@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....'

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

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

Жыл бұрын

The guy was an extremely nasty/arrogant person

@georgeporge4803

Жыл бұрын

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

@loyaltyoptimismversatilityerud

Жыл бұрын

@@RockyTop85 professionally he's rebel

@seansullivan7928

Жыл бұрын

Its to bad people think Lars is better

@remogatron1010

Жыл бұрын

I miss Jon Bonham 20 times more!!

It’s hard to believe that 3 musicians got such a big sound. Cream was and will always be one of the greatest rock bands ever . Ginger Baker is a legend and has influenced many drummers over the years

@giovannimana9883

2 жыл бұрын

@Your Average Golfer ⁸

@gmoney1592

2 жыл бұрын

@T A I agree Rush is 3 of the best musicians do ever do it . And their sound was incredible

@kennethcrowther2277

2 жыл бұрын

@T A and another example in a completely different way is The Police. Huge amount going on for a three piece with every album even though they were all so different sounding.

@ruebensfilms

2 жыл бұрын

@T A it's no surprise that Rush was influenced and praised the work of both Cream and The Police.

@Bigolebungus

2 жыл бұрын

It’s crazy, compared to what rock music turned into, running around the stage and thrashing instruments for the show. Cream was much less animated, but they hit all those notes hard as hell, and at the right times. Great sound, dynamic. The great bands know if you start at a 8 the step to 10 is not as important as If you start at a 4 and work it

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

7 ай бұрын

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

@anjylkat

7 ай бұрын

@@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

Ай бұрын

Rock on!!

@margerykirner5604

6 күн бұрын

Go for it!

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

Жыл бұрын

Hmmm.....very keen & devoted😂

Screw the haters, one of the best of all time. Incredible musicality

@larryh.4629

3 жыл бұрын

Who's hating?

@marcvanvliet9386

3 жыл бұрын

i am not this are real musicians and not that cheap fake crap of todays music greetz mark👍👍👍

@misterbrand

3 жыл бұрын

@@marcvanvliet9386 talking about hate huh?

@bonzolo2358

3 жыл бұрын

@@larryh.4629 well he was a good drummer but a sour old hag.

@RossRossiter

2 жыл бұрын

Where? You're the only one who's mentioned that word, that word I don't even want to type.

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.

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

@pedrodelvalle4580

23 күн бұрын

You got that Wright

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!!!!

He played his drums like in primitive ritual and found something that we've not heard in thousand years.The original soul of music.

@robertharry658

3 жыл бұрын

A Bit More High Tech Than That. HE AINT BANGING ON CLAY POTS.

@68Bards

3 жыл бұрын

Well he was in thrall to Afrojazz polyrhythms and spent time living in Nigeria playing with Fela Kuti so he was very tribal in what he liked to play. Never would have wanted to be seen as a rock drummer - far too much of a swinger for that

@agnostic47

3 жыл бұрын

He was a student of world music.

@brandonunderwood5694

3 жыл бұрын

Pure flow

@Tranmere59

3 жыл бұрын

Well, he was a pretty primitive man, let's be honest! Well done Ginge you cockney **** - Best Drummer Ever!!!!

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

@alejosoini

3 жыл бұрын

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

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!

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

@timb350

10 ай бұрын

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

10 ай бұрын

@@timb350 yes 80. Incredible.

@lemonsweet69

9 ай бұрын

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

@CONEHEADDK

9 ай бұрын

@@lemonsweet69 Søren Berlev Christiania 2017

@jamesm.3967

2 күн бұрын

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

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

@frankburdodrums8984

Жыл бұрын

You like magic? Take up the drums.

@geob5606

11 ай бұрын

I tried when I was a kid.

@imbees2

11 ай бұрын

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

@selo8050

6 ай бұрын

Africa and Jazz rhythms are very closely related.

He had such melodic solos - his timing is impeccable, and he keeps it so simple, but with so much flavor - Awsome!

@briankrakau8371

3 жыл бұрын

It feels very jazz like. Love it.

@richardlee1972

3 жыл бұрын

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. He was even shot at by a leader after a dispute.

@stephenbrown7545

3 жыл бұрын

Christ , I keep coming back to listen to this at least once a week.

@Blackscorpion1963

3 жыл бұрын

He was never a muscly/strength drummer like Keith Moon & John Bonham, but because he was orginally a jazz drummer he had as you said impeccable timing, flair, and as another said, courage/confidence to try new things. And make no error while he may not have had the pure muscle like Moon & Bonham, he had his own unique strength - he was wiry and apparently one time while in Cream did whack someone and they never got up.

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

3 жыл бұрын

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

@reubenflor6325

3 жыл бұрын

@@burningbacons3099 go on & God bless 🤗

@tomcoryell

3 жыл бұрын

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

@davidpearn2484

3 жыл бұрын

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

@boomerguy9935

Ай бұрын

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......

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

11 ай бұрын

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

@Roy-or6ev

9 ай бұрын

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. 😮

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

@francishughes542

10 ай бұрын

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

7 ай бұрын

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

I'm no expert in music or drumming so all I can say is this guy is AWESOME.

@guypatthew7613

3 жыл бұрын

I'm sorry ....I fell asleep

@perv8898

2 жыл бұрын

You're right about yourself, and wrong as hell about it being awesome drumming!

Heard his kit had to go outside and smoke one after this. Very cool to see.

@perv8898

2 жыл бұрын

His drum kit lit one up and reached for the tv remote long before this solo was finished!

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

10 ай бұрын

So did I in Derby absolutely brilliant 😊

@glynhannaford7332

10 ай бұрын

@grib2 Good for you bro. 👍

@Anglo_Saxon1

6 ай бұрын

Watch Buddy Rich make this fella look drunk.

@glynhannaford7332

6 ай бұрын

@@Anglo_Saxon1 Where, when?

@Anglo_Saxon1

6 ай бұрын

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

Ginger Baker. He was my favorite when he played with Cream.

Ginger Baker incredible drummer, from Cream days* Eric, Jack and Ginger* one of a kind!! Thanks for some of the greatest music of all time. Rod Getkate

@texasturner2313

3 жыл бұрын

Jack was definitely one of the best bassist ever imo.

@GBCR

3 жыл бұрын

So... did you get Kate? :-)

@grahamsmith9823

3 жыл бұрын

Totally agree.I am a drummer my self.Drummers always under appreciated.lts not easy 👍👍👍😊

@nattwitham7900

2 жыл бұрын

My sentiments Exactly!!

The consistency of his hihats is so amazing!! 🤘

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

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

Жыл бұрын

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

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

@larryoconnor7094

2 жыл бұрын

Ginger who? Let Ronnie Tutt school you in what a real drummer is all about: kzread.info/dash/bejne/k4GjkpmIocWXYLg.html

@CaptainSLog995

2 жыл бұрын

or Terry Bozzio music.kzread.info/dash/bejne/hGabrsmgkqzPoMY.html&feature=share

I can see why Peart reveres this man! That elevated the fundamentals to perfection. These guys are forever legends.

@drewconroy5938

3 жыл бұрын

For sure! I do not think he even broke a sweat:)

@michaelhart2373

3 жыл бұрын

When I was a kid in the 70's my brother in law had a bar and gave out albums for high score on pinball...I was lucky enough to get Baker Gurvitz Army.I just picked it because it was a cool album cover. Been a fan ever since.

@jumpinjojo

3 жыл бұрын

*Revered. Neil shit the bed.

@RJ-ro9863y

3 жыл бұрын

According to YourDictionary, reveres and revered mean the same, both proper use of the word . To be glorified, honored, venerated... Best drummer's of all time in "No" particular order, just a fun list, hope you agree. Neil Pert, Danny Carey, John Bonaham, Ginger Baker.

@Felstar

3 жыл бұрын

@@RJ-ro9863y solid list i'd throw Keith Moon in that list but thats just my opinion

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

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

5 ай бұрын

Correct and carl parmer

@Jack-sk2el

5 ай бұрын

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

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

@Planktontwo

3 жыл бұрын

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

He had that rare quality of being able to move effortlessly from one section of perfection to another. Never failing to deliver. RIP Ginger.

@awn263

3 жыл бұрын

A definite force of nature. The drums are a perfect vehicle for his personalty.

@mw8653

2 жыл бұрын

And had his own unique sound all the greats do.

@kippsguitar6539

2 жыл бұрын

Club drummer

@MrNachtkrapp

2 жыл бұрын

Effortlessly?

@robertklouse3868

2 жыл бұрын

My friend Steve Crabtree made drums for him later on and they became friends

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

9 ай бұрын

Name those other drummers. .. you are funny.

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

This is beautiful. I’ve never heard drums talk and sing like this.

@brewbeer5569

3 жыл бұрын

Jeff 'Tain' Watts and Max Roach can/could make drums talk too. Tain has incredible technique too.

@JohnfuckingColtrane

2 жыл бұрын

Try Milford Graves

@JohnfuckingColtrane

2 жыл бұрын

@@brewbeer5569 great call. Also Papa Jones, Tony Williams, Jack DeJohnette, Paul Motian etc etc

@davidtrevi2914

2 жыл бұрын

Checkout his stuff from unseen rain with jens johansson and jonas hellborg, day eight (1992)

@Anthony-ej9js

2 жыл бұрын

Danny Carey is the master of of polyrhythms and the best percussionist that has ever picked up sticks🤘🤘🤘

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

@garymitchell8394

3 жыл бұрын

Like most geniuses

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.

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.

He sounds musical, as if he's speaking. And that's a very nice kit, tuned low.

@jeffbanner4580

3 жыл бұрын

Yes I like the tone of that set I am no drumer but nice

@rickmiller3122

3 жыл бұрын

Tune `em low and floor it.

@stephenbrown7545

3 жыл бұрын

That DW kit is f....... awesome.

The fact that we're all focused on his high hat that would be the standard with his time signature, and for Ginger to be so focused and standardized is absolute perfection. Thanks Ginge! 😊

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. 👍👍

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

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

3 жыл бұрын

I agree most solos have no rhythm there just noise.

@alfredaubertin2028

3 жыл бұрын

try John bonham in Moby Dick (led zep)

@apieceofdirt4681

3 жыл бұрын

@@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

3 жыл бұрын

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

3 жыл бұрын

@@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!

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

@scottmurphy4183

Жыл бұрын

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

@michaelmj1964

Жыл бұрын

@@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.

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

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.

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

2 жыл бұрын

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

@user-tl2qn1qi1g

2 жыл бұрын

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

@calum66

2 жыл бұрын

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

@candidogalicia6502

2 жыл бұрын

U 2.

@murphywhite1020

2 жыл бұрын

@@deloreswilson1798 Well said

Rip . One of the best drummer of all time.

@richardgreen9393

3 жыл бұрын

@Craven Greene 👈🏻 loser

@brandonunderwood5694

3 жыл бұрын

Truly

@richardgreen9393

3 жыл бұрын

@Craven Greene you spelled Green wrong

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

That was most impressive!!! I absolutely LOVE how his hi-hat and bass are ROCK SOLID through the entire solo. As @fluxmuldar said, it's not as flashy, but there is so much more to a solo than flashiness and speed. I'm reminded of a young Yngwie Malmsteen on guitar when it comes to flashy. He was lightning fast in his younger years (still is), but so shallow. There was simply no depth to his playing like, say, Al DiMeola, Larry Carlton, or Eric Johnson (and others, of course). Ginger brought something to percussion that is hard to articulate.

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

@perv8898

2 жыл бұрын

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

@marcdemell5976

2 жыл бұрын

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

@ianplatt5607

2 жыл бұрын

He was very nice to his horses, apparently. 😉

Saw Ginger when he was in the Graham Bond Organisation in a Bolton (Lancashire) club around 1967. Could not believe how a guy could reach down for a bottle of beer (Guiness I think), open it, take a drink and still continue to play the two bass drums without missing a beat. I was hooked and have been from that day on.

@kevinobrien1259

2 жыл бұрын

Ginger was not in the GBO in 1967, he was in Cream, and just for the record I saw him many times in GBO and he never used two bass drums until Cream.

@a.azazagoth5413

2 жыл бұрын

Wasn’t that Ginger’s first real musical gig? If you haven’t watched the documentary about Ginger I recommend it. Its called beware of Mr. Baker. It’s a must see!

@harryballsacky

2 жыл бұрын

@@kevinobrien1259 I remember...you and ginger were dating at the time, are you still a catcher...?

@gingerbaker757

Жыл бұрын

@@harryballsacky I'll never tell...

Wow. I never gave him much thought. This is so clean and tribal and swingy. Looks effortless where others may show the strain. Respect.

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. 💪

The precision of his playing at his age in the clip is incredible. What a master drummer.

@farshimelt

3 жыл бұрын

Check out Roy Haynes at 95. That's incredible. This is just recycled Baker with Cream.

@richardeast3328

3 жыл бұрын

@@farshimelt I checked it out, he was 85, sounded great. But I still like Baker also.

@tcb5141

3 жыл бұрын

@@richardeast3328 ginger was 80 when he passed away

@tcb5141

3 жыл бұрын

@@richardeast3328 ginger passed away in 2019

@richardgreen9393

3 жыл бұрын

@Craven Greene What a troll you are...get a life

WOW. Ginger Baker really made this look so easy. He changed rhythms so effortlessly. For Ginger Baker, drumming was the same as breathing.

@murphywhite1020

2 жыл бұрын

What do you have to say about him?

@MrBownze

2 жыл бұрын

Because it is easy.

@niggasjit

2 жыл бұрын

To me honestly this shit was the biggest snoozefest ever.. next!!

@517oceanfront

2 жыл бұрын

Best drummer ever, born to rock and roll us with his heart beat rhythms.

@MrPither999

2 жыл бұрын

He better be damn good because he's an ass.

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

Truly sensational drumming- Ginger Baker, on a different planet. Wow