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Cream · 1966

Cream

Historical music event in the Radio Music History database.

October 8, 1966Concert⭐⭐⭐⭐

Description

Cream drummer Ginger Baker collapsed during a concert at Sussex University in England after an approximately 20-minute drum solo in “Toad.” He was taken to a local hospital, where he recovered, and then continued touring with the band.

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