Ginger Baker
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Ginger Baker’s Drum Workshop Collector’s Series 2015 Rock and Roll Fantasy Camp Kit
In 2015 Ginger Baker took part in that year’s edition of the Rock and Roll Fantasy Camp, where campers are mentored by legendary rock musicians- with whom they get to perform at the end of the camp. Citing the pain…
A family tribute to Charlie Watts ...Or Recollections on the Bakerloo Line
Charlie presenting Dad with the Zildjian Lifetime Achievement Award in London, 2008. I know that my late father, Ginger Baker, would want me to pay tribute to one of his two most-enduring friendships. Here is my personal account of a…
10 Pieces of Wisdom from the MD Archives
In its 45 years of publication, Modern Drummer has collected essential data from thousands of remarkable drummers, percussionists, and educators. Throughout our 45th anniversary in 2021, we will offer some features that celebrate the musicians, editors, writers, and photographers who…
The Classic Recordings of Ginger Baker, Part 3: The Solo Albums
Following a prolific period when Ginger Baker made his name with Cream, Blind Faith, and Ginger Baker’s Air Force, and collaborated with Fela Kuti, the mid ’70s found the drummer setting up a recording studio in Africa, playing polo, trying…
The Classic Recordings of Ginger Baker, Part 2: Tilt-a-Whirl
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The Classic Recordings of Ginger Baker, Part 1
From his pre-Cream recordings with the Graham Bond Oraganisation, through his work with Afrobeat legend Fela Kuti, we trace the early career of the recently deceased drummer who influenced generations. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
Sunshine and Love
In this issue we feature, for the first time on our cover, the illustrious Alex González. Alex is the drummer and occasional singer/songwriter with the Mexican band Maná, one of the most popular Latin-American groups in the world. TO READ…
Catching Up With Ginger Baker
In December of 2014 Modern Drummer interviewed Ginger Baker, who died this past weekend at the age of eighty. We spoke to Baker, one of the most influential and notorious drummers in rock history, on the occasion of what would be his last studio album as a leader, Why?
Rhythm! Discovery Center Ten-Year Anniversary
The Rhythm! Discovery Center, a gem of the drum and percussion world.
Ginger Baker — Alive And Well
"Hello—this is Ginger Baker. I'm calling to say goodbye ..." This sounded final and gloomy. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
Beware of Mr. Baker
Madman or genius? A new documentary paints a vivid picture of Cream’s Ginger Baker while making a persuasive argument in both directions. It’s not entirely clear what possessed the former model, boxer, and music video director Jay Bulger to fly…
Sounds and Setups
1967 was a year when wild was in. And of the rock bands commanding the world’s attention that year, it didn’t get much wilder than the Who, Cream, and the Jimi Hendrix Experience. The same could be said for the drummers who made them go—and the kits on which they did it.
10 Essential Drummer Autobiographies
The most popular musician autobiographies tend to come from famous singers and guitar heroes. But drummers can tell a tale as well as anyone else. Here’s a ten-pack of proof. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
May 2006 - Volume 30 • Number 5
Taylor Hawkins, Jason McGerr, Mike Clark, John Wackerman, Peter Erskine, Mark Craney, Jamie Oldaker, Chad Sexton, Travis Smith, Tennessee Thomas, Brad Pemberton, Vinnie Fiorello, Ginger Baker, Paul John Jr., Ian Paice, David Garibaldi TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO…
