Seven Ages of Rock2007 · TV SeriesSelf
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Ginger Baker
Actor
Born Aug 19, 1939 Died Oct 6, 2019 Lewisham, London, England, UK 3 database credits
Peter Edward "Ginger" Baker (born 19 August 1939) was an English drummer and the founder of the rock band Cream. His work in the 1960s earned him praise as "rock's first superstar drummer," although his individual style melded a jazz background with his interest in African rhythms. Baker is credited as a pioneer of drumming in genres like jazz fusion, heavy metal and world music.
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Peter Edward "Ginger" Baker (born 19 August 1939) was an English drummer and the founder of the rock band Cream. His work in the 1960s earned him praise as "rock's first superstar drummer," although his individual style melded a jazz background with his interest in African rhythms. Baker is credited as a pioneer of drumming in genres like jazz fusion, heavy metal and world music.
- Full name
- Ginger Baker
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- Cream
- Birthday
- Aug 19, 1939
- Death date
- Oct 6, 2019
- Birthplace
- Lewisham, London, England, UK
- Occupation
- Actor
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3 unique database titles.
Seven Ages of Rock2007 · TV SeriesSelf
After They Were Famous2002–Present · TV SeriesSelf
Omnibus1967–2003 · TV SeriesSelfPhotos
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