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10-06-2019, 08:26 AM
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We lost an icon today. Ginger Baker
Not unexpected but very sad news to hear that Ginger Baker passed away today. He was 80 years old and I am sure influenced many of us along the way.
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No Guru - I just love collecting & learning about vintage drums! Some of my favorites from the kits in the collection 58 WFL New Yorker Blue Sparkle 67 Ludwig Hollywood Red Psychedelic 69 Ludwig Standard Red Ruby Strata 70's Ludwig BOP "Ringo" Kit A few of my favorite snares 20's Leedy Black Elite 51 Leedy & Ludwig Knob Tension 58 WFL Buddy Rich Classic Blue Sparkle 63 Walberg & Auge Sea Blue Agave Green Pearl 66 Leedy Shelly Manne Blue Agate Pearl 
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#2
10-06-2019, 09:05 AM
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Re: We lost an icon today. Ginger Baker
I never thought he'd last this long. I think it was just his crotchety-ness that kept him going.
He was my first, BIG influence at rock drumming. The first album I ever bought was "Disraeli Gears" -probably because I liked the day-go artwork on the cover. (I think I was about 8 years old at the time). Rest in Peace, Ginger. You earned it!
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10-06-2019, 12:04 PM
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Re: We lost an icon today. Ginger Baker
He was a big influence on me. My band still plays sunshine of your love, We played it yesterday at an outdoor gig. But the man as a person I've never cared for. RIP.. Now only one Cream member left.
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Your drummers not much good is he!? What you need is someone that's as good as me. ! John Henry Bonham !!
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#4
10-06-2019, 12:26 PM
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Re: We lost an icon today. Ginger Baker
No! I knew it had to come but, I'm still in shock! Like Vintagemore2000, he was quite a great influence on me as well although his personality left me cold. R.I.P., Mr. Baker.
Brian
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#5
10-06-2019, 12:35 PM
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Re: We lost an icon today. Ginger Baker
In the white room is were he’s at now with black curtains
Rip
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1968 pink champagne holly wood and downbeat snare, and , supra same year very minty kit old pies once the brass ceases to glitter, and the drum looses its luster, and the stage remains dark, all you have left is the timbre of family.
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#6
10-06-2019, 03:25 PM
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Re: We lost an icon today. Ginger Baker
So sad to hear this. RIP Ginger.
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I love the jazz era
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#7
10-06-2019, 04:31 PM
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Re: We lost an icon today. Ginger Baker
As I said in another thread earlier, Ginger was a huge influence on me as a young drummer, and I still emulate his drum parts when playing Cream and Blind Faith tunes, but his repellent personality unfortunately overshadows all that. In any event, I wish him godspeed on his final journey.
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'01 DW Collectors, Oyster White, 10/12/14/16/22 '64 Slingerland, 13/16/20/22 (to be restored) '65 Leedy, Blue Sparkle, 12/14/20 '67 Ludwig, Burgundy Sparkle, 12/13/16/22 '71 Slingerland, Champagne Sparkle, 12/13/16/22 '72 Slingerland, Red Tiger Pearl, 12/13/16/16/22 '74 Slingerland Gold Sparkle, 13/14/18/24 '72 Rogers, Black Strata, 13/16/22 '00's Tama Swingstar, White Satin Flame, 12/13/16/22 Author, "Great Rock Drummers Of The Sixties."
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#8
10-07-2019, 02:43 AM
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Re: We lost an icon today. Ginger Baker
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Cheers John
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