Ginger Baker was an English musician known for his work as a drummer, particularly with the band Cream. He gained fame through his unique style and collaborations with Eric Clapton and Jack Bruce in the 60s.
Personal and Family Life
Ginger Baker, born Peter Edward Baker on August 19, 1939, in Lewisham, London, had a vibrant personal life. He was married four times to Elizabeth Ann Finch, Sarah Dixon, Karen Loucks Rinedollar, and Kudzai Machokoto. Baker had three children: Kofi Baker and Nettie Baker.
Death and Legacy
Ginger Baker passed away on October 6, 2019, in Canterbury, Kent, UK. He left behind a rich musical legacy and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Cream in 1993. His influence continues to be felt in the music world, inspiring countless musicians with his innovative drumming.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Cream – Farewell Concert | 1969-01-05 | Himself |
| The Cream of Eric Clapton | 1990-01-23 | Himself |
| Blind Faith: London Hyde Park 1969 | 2006-09-19 | Himself |
| Beware of Mr. Baker | 2012-11-28 | Self |
| Ginger Baker: In Africa | 1973-07-15 | Himself |
| All My Loving | 1968-11-03 | Self |
| Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Live – Light My Fire | 2009-10-20 | Himself |
| Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Live – Start Me Up | 2010-05-25 | Self |
| Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Live – Come Together | 2009-10-20 | Himself |
| Rock ‘N’ Roll Goldmine: The Sixties | 1986-01-01 | Himself |
| The Public Image Is Rotten | 2017-04-21 | Himself |
| Cucumber Castle | 1970-12-26 | Himself (as Blind Faith) |
| Classic Albums: Cream – Disraeli Gears | 2006-11-03 | Self |
| Classic Artists: Cream – Their Fully Authorized Story | 2005-03-01 | Himself |
| Hard ‘N Heavy Volume 11 | 1990-01-01 | Self |
| Cream: Royal Albert Hall | 2005-10-06 | Himself – Drums, Vocals |
| Cream – Live At Royal Albert Hall | 2011-10-04 | |
| Cream: Strange Brew | 1991-06-22 | Himself |
| Sunshine of Your Love: A Concert for Jack Bruce | 2018-01-01 | |
| Superstars in Concert | 1984-01-01 | Self |
| Jack Bruce – “The 50th Birthday Concerts” im E-Werk, Köln 1993 | 1993-11-03 | Self |
| Eric Clapton: Life in 12 Bars | 2018-03-30 | Self |
| Nasty Boys | 1989-09-21 | Wetstone’s Henchman |
| Seven Ages of Rock | 2007-05-19 | Self |
| Classic Albums | 1997-04-14 | Self |
| After They Were Famous | 2002-03-30 | Self |