Dont know if this has been posted
Cream drummer Ginger Baker is “critically ill”
this is according to his family I saw it on my facebook page
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Thanks for bringing this to our attention. A quick Google search shows the same, but no further details. However, one can guess that his decades of smoking has something to do with this. Can't help but think this is not good.
-Mark
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The decades of drug use don't help either and he's not a young man. Sad to hear.
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If you believe in forever, then life is just a one night stand.
It`s a drum,.....Hit It !!
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A big influence on me. His personality and demeanor have not ! Sending prayers, He advanced the instrument !!
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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Get well soon Mr. Baker!!
[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Gze0PxDKgQ"]Cream - Toad (Royal Albert Hall) (18 of 22) - YouTube[/ame]
Cheers
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1978 Ludwig Stainless 22-22-18-16-14-13-12 c/w 6-8-10-12-13-14-15-16-18-20-22-24 concert toms
1975 Sonor Phonic Centennials Metallic Pewter 22-16-13-12-14sn (D506)
1971 Ludwig Classic Bowling Ball OBP 22-16-14-13
1960's Stewart Peacock Pearl 20-16-12-14sn
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1973 Rogers Superten 5x14 & 6.5x14 COS snares
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1941 Ludwig & Ludwig Super 8x14 snare
1978 Ludwig Stainless 22-22-18-16-14-13-12 c/w 6-8-10-12-13-14-15-16-18-20-22-24 concert toms
1975 Sonor Phonic Centennials Metallic Pewter 22-16-13-12-14sn (D506)
1971 Ludwig Classic Bowling Ball OBP 22-16-14-13
1960's Stewart Peacock Pearl 20-16-12-14sn
1980`s Ludwig Coliseum Piano Black 8x14 snare
1973 Rogers Superten 5x14 & 6.5x14 COS snares
1970`s John Grey Capri Aquamarine Sparkle 5x14 snare
1941 Ludwig & Ludwig Super 8x14 snare
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Had chance to go and I said no
that will never happen again one dead and one sick
I really miss the old days
Gary
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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.
66/67 downbeat with canister
Super 400 small round knob
1967 super classic obp
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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He was a big influence on me as a young drummer, and I recreate his drum parts today in my Clapton tribute band, but he's a repellent personality, a nasty, bitter human being. I had a chance to meet Ginger years ago at a Modern Drummer Festival Weekend. I walked right past him backstage and didn't say a word. One of my journalist friends had tried to interview Ginger once, and Baker was so rude to him, he gave up and left.
Baker undoubtedly suffers from emphysema caused by years of heavy smoking. In the documentary, Beware Of Mr. Baker, there's a scene with him breathing through an oxygen mask. I wish him no harm, mind you. But if you smoke those poisonous cigarettes for decades, they're going to kill you eventually.
The Cream reunion was basically Clapton doing Baker and possibly Bruce a favor, as Baker was in dire financial straits by that point. Then, he took the money he made on the tour, millions supposedly, and squandered it somehow.
Watch Beware Of Mr. Baker. It's up on YouTube, I believe.
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He was a big influence on me as a young drummer, and I recreate his drum parts today in my Clapton tribute band, but he's a repellent personality, a nasty, bitter human being. I had a chance to meet Ginger years ago at a Modern Drummer Festival Weekend. I walked right past him backstage and didn't say a word. One of my journalist friends had tried to interview Ginger once, and Baker was so rude to him, he gave up and left. Baker undoubtedly suffers from emphysema caused by years of heavy smoking. In the documentary, Beware Of Mr. Baker, there's a scene with him breathing through an oxygen mask. I wish him no harm, mind you. But if you smoke those poisonous cigarettes for decades, they're going to kill you eventually.The Cream reunion was basically Clapton doing Baker and possibly Bruce a favor, as Baker was in dire financial straits by that point. Then, he took the money he made on the tour, millions supposedly, and squandered it somehow. Watch Beware Of Mr. Baker. It's up on YouTube, I believe.
He spent it on polo ponies. seriously !!! Went right back into debit,
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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