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We lost an icon today. Ginger Baker

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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.

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
Posted on 5 years ago
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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!

"God is dead." -Nietzsche

"Nietzsche is dead." -God
Posted on 5 years ago
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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.

Your drummers not much good is he!? What you need is someone that's as good as me. ! John Henry Bonham !!
Posted on 5 years ago
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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

Just a drummer who loves all things about vintage drums! Nothing more, nothing less.
Posted on 5 years ago
#4
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In the white room is were he’s at now with black curtains

Rip

April 2nd 1969 scarfed pink champagne holly wood and 65/66 downbeat snare, and , supra same year very minty kit old pies
66/67 downbeat with canister
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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.
Posted on 5 years ago
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So sad to hear this. RIP Ginger.

I love the jazz era
Posted on 5 years ago
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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.

Posted on 5 years ago
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From O-Lugs

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!

Yes RIP Ginger, The first ever Stereo Album that I purchased was "Fresh Cream" .. a big influence he was .. spent a few years following him and his legendary bands....

Cheers

John

'77 Slingerland 51N,Super Rock 24,18,14,13.. COW 8,10 Concert toms
'69 Slingerland Hollywood Ace
'75 Rogers Dynasonic 6.5 x 14, 10 lug COB
'77-78 Slingerland 6.5 x 14, 10 lug COB
'78-79 Slingerland 5 1/4 x14 8 lug COB
'79 Biman 5 1/4, Acrolite
'82 Slingerland 5 1/4 x 14. Festival COS
'84 Tama MasterCraft Superstar 6.5 x 14, 10 lug Rosewood
'98 Slingerland (Music YO) 6" 10 Lug Maple.. NOS
Zildjian, Sabian , UFIP & Paiste mix.
Posted on 5 years ago
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