Ginger Baker

Biography

Peter Edward "Ginger" Baker was an English drummer and rock band founder known for pioneering jazz fusion and world music drumming styles in the 1960s and 1970s. As a key figure in Cream, Baker's individual style melded jazz and African rhythms, earning him the reputation as "rock's first superstar drummer". His work also spanned collaborations with notable artists such as Fela Kuti, Eric Clapton, and Paul McCartney.