Following the death of Ginger Baker at the age of 80, many of the artists he collaborated with or influenced turned to social media to pay tribute to the late Cream drummer.
Ginger Baker, great drummer, wild and lovely guy, Paul McCartney tweeted Sunday, soon after the drummers death was announced. We worked together on the Band on the Run album in his ARC Studio, Lagos, Nigeria. Sad to hear that he died but the memories never will.
Sad news hearing that Ginger Baker has died, I remember playing with him very early on in Alexis Korners Blues Incorporated, Mick Jagger tweeted Sunday. He was a fiery but extremely talented and innovative drummer.
Red Hot Chili Peppers Flea wrote on Instagram, So much freedom in his playing. What a wildman. Rhythms weve hear all our lives he plucked them out of the sky. Rest In Peace Ginger Baker.
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One of the greatest drummers of all time. Begin with Creams Disraeli Gears, Steven Van Zandt tweeted.
Baker died Sunday at a London hospital, nearly two weeks after the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame drummers family announced he was critically ill.
Kofi Baker, Gingers son and drummer in the tribute band the Music of Cream who told Rolling Stone of his fractured relationship with his father in 2018, added in a statement, The other day I had a beautiful visit with my dadwe talked about memories and music and hes happy that Im keeping his legacy alive. Our relationship was mended and he was in a peaceful place. Thank you all for the kind messages and thoughts. I love my dad and will miss him always.
The family of Bakers Cream band mate Jack Bruce said in a statement, The Bruce family would like to extend their sincere condolences to Ginger Bakers family, friends and fans. Surviving a love hate relationship, Ginger was like an older brother to Jack, their chemistry was truly spectacular. RIP Ginger, one of the greatest drummers of all time.
Sad news hearing that Ginger Baker has died, I remember playing with him very early on in Alexis Korners Blues Incorporated. He was a fiery but extremely talented and innovative drummer. pic.twitter.com/tZg3IGwP4Z
Mick Jagger (@MickJagger) October 6, 2019
Ginger Baker, great drummer, wild and lovely guy. We worked together on the 'Band on the Run' album in his ARC Studio, Lagos, Nigeria. Sad to hear that he died but the memories never will. X Paul pic.twitter.com/Rne4tn6A2i
Paul McCartney (@PaulMcCartney) October 6, 2019
Rest Well To The Monster Rhythmatist #GingerBaker
The Bruce family would like to extend their sincere condolences to Ginger Bakers family, friends and fans. Surviving a love hate relationship, Ginger was like an older brother to Jack, their chemistry was truly spectacular. RIP Ginger, one of the greatest drummers of all time pic.twitter.com/G9Pl4Qecdp
Jack Bruce (@jackbrucemusic) October 6, 2019
RIP the music giant that was Ginger Baker. The beat behind too many favourite songs from Cream, The Graham Bond Organisation and Alexis Corner's Blues Incorporated. (If you haven't seen the great doc 'Beware Of Mr Baker' do check it out) pic.twitter.com/2ZaJcbcmK2
edgarwright (@edgarwright) October 6, 2019
Im sorry to hear that Ginger Baker passed. He was a great drummer and we all were fans of Cream back then. Sunshine Of Your Live was a great one. Love & Mercy, Brian
Brian Wilson (@BrianWilsonLive) October 6, 2019
As a young musician few drummers stood taller or were a bigger musical influence than Ginger BakerI will never forget the awesomeness of seeing him perform with Cream at Massey Hall on June 5 1968 along side the late great Jack Bruce and Eric Clapton. He was one of Rocks first virtuoso drummers and his incredible legacy lives on. Sincere condolences to Gingers family, friends and fans. : Nash the Slash Massey Hall June 5, 1968 : Beware of Mr. Baker documentary #ripgingerbaker #gingerbaker #cream #masseyhall
Thank you Ginger Baker.
Jay Weinberg (@jayweinbergdrum) October 6, 2019
So very, very sorry to hear this..Fly high Ginger! You were a one off and and a true legendWe were honoured to work with youRIP x
Hawkwind (@HawkwindHQ) October 6, 2019