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Ginger Baker · 2019

Ginger Baker

Historical music event in the Radio Music History database.

October 6, 2019Death⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Legendary English drummer and Cream co-founder Peter Edward “Ginger” Baker died at the age of 80. He was also a member of Blind Faith and founded the supergroup Ginger Baker's Air Force; during his career he worked with, among others, Fela Kuti and Public Image Ltd. Cream released four albums and were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1993. Baker died after a short serious illness; it was later reported that complications from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease were the cause.

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  1. Ginger BakerAugust 19, 1939
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    English drummer, singer, songwriter and music producer Peter Edward “Ginger” Baker was born in Lewisham, South London, England. He became famous as co-founder of the rock group Cream, which had the UK number 11 single “I Feel Free” in 1966. He was also a member of Graham Bond Organisation, Blind Faith and Ginger Baker’s Airforce and became known for working with world music musicians, particularly for incorporating African influences. He also worked with Gary Moore, Hawkwind and Public Image Ltd.