***THAT IS THE FUCKING FIFTH TIME I LISTENED TO THAT SOLO IN 24 HOURS. WHAT THE ABSOLUTE LIVING FUCK. THE MOST BIZARRE, REVOLUTIONARY DRUM SOLO I HAVE EVER HEARD. WILL LISTEN AGAIN IN ABOUT 10 MINUTES***
I saw Cream play at the Whiskey in 1966. Eric and Jack were fantastic but you couldn't take your eyes off Ginger. He absolutely thundered in that small venue. How he managed to survive 20 years addicted to heroin and still play so brilliantly is beyond me. If you haven't watched it, check out "Beware Mr. Baker." That gives you a little insight into Ginger. Also, the 3 day reunion concert they gave in 2006 at Prince Albert Hall is earth-shattering. He lived for one thing: playing the drums. He screwed over practically everybody he came across, including his own kids and wife, and didn't give a shit. He was focused on drumming and that's it. He scoffed at the idea that he was a rock drummer. He was a jazz drummer and he always said so.
It’s the five stroke, bc he would phrase it over 4/4 in dotted quarter fashion! Elvin Jones/bebop influence is doubt. He just loved the roll rudiments.
Peter Eward "Ginger" Baker: The general public is so fucking dumb, if anybody could think Bonham was anywhere near the kind of drummer I am, it's just extraordinary. Bonham had technique, but he could'nt swing a fucking bag of shit. Or Moony for that matter, I mean if they were still alive today, just ask them. Eric: Ginger was nothing like those players, his musical capabilities are full spectrum, he can write an compose an arrange. And he has an ear. And he is harmonic and he is a fully formed musician. Something to which, I concur with. Just one thing left out though, he is untouchable amongst all drummers from then till now. The master of all masters.
***it's like concentric rings overlapped by broken rings that fix themselves on higher plateaus... all falling around each other and then lining up 5 or 7 or 9 spirals later on but perfectly on cue with surprises twinkling unexpectedly sprinkling pleasantly --- its total revolutionary and startling playing, one of the best solos Ive ever heard Ginger play****
Glad you liked it and why I posted it. Same goes for this one from the Cream days. Rest In Peace Ginger Baker ... czcams.com/video/pi5g-hxdcEQ/video.html
Thanks for recommending this Liz, what an introduction to Ginger. After this I watched the very old footage of Art Blakey and Ginger Baker duo, which was just absolutely mind blowingly incredible! They were just so in sync and in the moment. Another favourite drummer of mine is Neal Peart from Rush.
@@jimprior180762 yes, but neal peart is a newbie. Now try Ginger Baker duet with his son Kofi Baker. I’ve seen ginger drum so many times and I can tell you he’s a right bastard but I think he’s a genius and his brain is wired up dfferently than an ordinary person. If you’ve got time one evening watch “Beware of Mr Baker”. It’s a film about his life and you’ll see what I mean about him not being very nice!!!! He’s the only drummer I know who can drum four different rhythms at the same time. Amazing!!!!
BONZO WAS A GOOD ROCK DRUMMER, NOT EXCELLENT AS TECHNICIAN, AND OBVIOUSLY HE COULDN T PLAY JAZZ BECAUSE HE DONT HAD AKNOWLEDGE IN MUSIC, BUT GINGER WROTE FOR ORCHESTRA! GINGER WAS THE IDOL AND THE INSPIRATION OF BONHAM BUT IS NOT THE OPPOSITE FOR GINGER THAT ALWAYS COSIDERED BONZO, A MEDIOCRE DRUMMER IF NOT A COMPLETE BEGINNER ! THE FACT IS THAT A SIMPLY ROCK DRUMMER CANT HAVE THE SAME KIND OF INDEPENDENCE OF A JAZZ VIRTUOSO DRUMMER LIKE GINGER, ,
“Its not how fast you play, its what you say!”
- Ginger Baker
- a ingenious quote from a virtuoso of the drums
Always felt like he's listening to no less than 3 other drums in his head and what you actually hear is him doing fills within that conversation.
***THAT IS THE FUCKING FIFTH TIME I LISTENED TO THAT SOLO IN 24 HOURS. WHAT THE ABSOLUTE LIVING FUCK. THE MOST BIZARRE, REVOLUTIONARY DRUM SOLO I HAVE EVER HEARD. WILL LISTEN AGAIN IN ABOUT 10 MINUTES***
A very controlled sublime solo, typical of the great man. Rhythms which are his unique trademark. What an icon!
this man say's something when he solo's it's not just speed and tech. go ginger show em how it's done.god bless!
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Cream did not need clapton .
Jack bruce had so much music in him ,that he really didnt needclapton. Why they hired him , needs to be seen!
I know, i am a fan , musician since the begining of cream.
My man Ginger badass Drummer, it's not how fast you play, it's what you say! He would often say. RIP Gingerman.
Thank you for sharing this. Ginger Baker has a remarkable ability to let go in rhythmic expression - its liberating to listen to.
Unparalleled integration of hands and feet (and heart and mind) - Ginger Baker is a master story teller without equal
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN THE MASTER OF THE DRUM HAS SPOKEN
***AGAIN I AM LISTENING TO THIS. I KEEP HEARING NEW THINGS IN THERE***
I saw Cream play at the Whiskey in 1966. Eric and Jack were fantastic but you couldn't take your eyes off Ginger. He absolutely thundered in that small venue. How he managed to survive 20 years addicted to heroin and still play so brilliantly is beyond me. If you haven't watched it, check out "Beware Mr. Baker." That gives you a little insight into Ginger. Also, the 3 day reunion concert they gave in 2006 at Prince Albert Hall is earth-shattering. He lived for one thing: playing the drums. He screwed over practically everybody he came across, including his own kids and wife, and didn't give a shit. He was focused on drumming and that's it. He scoffed at the idea that he was a rock drummer. He was a jazz drummer and he always said so.
The master of the 6 stroke roll and flams played so many tasteful ways. Love Ginger Baker.
It’s the five stroke, bc he would phrase it over 4/4 in dotted quarter fashion! Elvin Jones/bebop influence is doubt. He just loved the roll rudiments.
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I love how cymbals to him were a decorative aspect of his solos .
Yes. This is cause the African influence on Ginger style. Less cymbals. More tribal
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It’s not a drum solo. It’s the complexity of his life put to a beat.
Peter Eward "Ginger" Baker: The general public is so fucking dumb, if anybody could think Bonham was anywhere near the kind of drummer I am, it's just extraordinary. Bonham had technique, but he could'nt swing a fucking bag of shit. Or Moony for that matter, I mean if they were still alive today, just ask them.
Eric: Ginger was nothing like those players, his musical capabilities are full spectrum, he can write an compose an arrange. And he has an ear. And he is harmonic and he is a fully formed musician. Something to which, I concur with. Just one thing left out though, he is untouchable amongst all drummers from then till now. The master of all masters.
***it's like concentric rings overlapped by broken rings that fix themselves on higher plateaus... all falling around each other and then lining up 5 or 7 or 9 spirals later on but perfectly on cue with surprises twinkling unexpectedly sprinkling pleasantly --- its total revolutionary and startling playing, one of the best solos Ive ever heard Ginger play****
Amazing!
***SINCE LAST WEEK I LISTENED ABOUT 11 MORE TIMES***
the man.
Very interesting solo.
he is amazing..........
Astonishing, 8:00
sounds like 2, even 3, very good drummers, practiced playing in unison.
My best influence
***JUST LISTENED 6 MORE TIMES TODAY***
Glad you liked it and why I posted it. Same goes for this one from the Cream days. Rest In Peace Ginger Baker ... czcams.com/video/pi5g-hxdcEQ/video.html
Inspiring, just inspiring...
a genius drummer respect 👍👍👍👍mark
Awesome RIP Ginger
Like a chef doing his dishes in the kitchen. Its so focus.
Very well put and always amazed how relaxed his was during solos (after the Cream years that is)
like he's making a peanut butter jelly sandwich
RIP my hero & your biggest fan for 50+ yrs
Greatest jazz/rock drummer ever....nobody comes close...imagine if he had jammed with Hendrix !!!
He did, when jimi first met cream they played killing floor together
@@skruffbronson8830 Great !!!
@@skruffbronson8830 that is a scene in the fictional film.
@@lestrum except it actually happened, they did killing floor. It's mentioned in a few interviews
@@skruffbronson8830 yes, as depicted in the film.
Best !
Ginger is the only man who can play the drums!!!!>
Thanks for recommending this Liz, what an introduction to Ginger. After this I watched the very old footage of Art Blakey and Ginger Baker duo, which was just absolutely mind blowingly incredible! They were just so in sync and in the moment. Another favourite drummer of mine is Neal Peart from Rush.
@@jimprior180762 yes, but neal peart is a newbie. Now try Ginger Baker duet with his son Kofi Baker. I’ve seen ginger drum so many times and I can tell you he’s a right bastard but I think he’s a genius and his brain is wired up dfferently than an ordinary person. If you’ve got time one evening watch “Beware of Mr Baker”. It’s a film about his life and you’ll see what I mean about him not being very nice!!!!
He’s the only drummer I know who can drum four different rhythms at the same time. Amazing!!!!
Nobody who has watched this can convince me he's not everything Bonzo was
BONZO WAS A GOOD ROCK DRUMMER, NOT EXCELLENT AS TECHNICIAN, AND OBVIOUSLY HE COULDN T PLAY JAZZ BECAUSE HE DONT HAD AKNOWLEDGE IN MUSIC, BUT GINGER WROTE FOR ORCHESTRA! GINGER WAS THE IDOL AND THE INSPIRATION OF BONHAM BUT IS NOT THE OPPOSITE FOR GINGER THAT ALWAYS COSIDERED BONZO, A MEDIOCRE DRUMMER IF NOT A COMPLETE BEGINNER ! THE FACT IS THAT A SIMPLY ROCK DRUMMER CANT HAVE THE SAME KIND OF INDEPENDENCE OF A JAZZ VIRTUOSO DRUMMER LIKE GINGER, ,
"John Bohnam was a good drummer but he is not nearly to my level " Ginger Baker
I think this Ginger fella has a place in a band, or perhaps 3rd seat in a well heeled Orchestra. - Toad
Fantastic independence of four limbs. Is the full gig somewhere? The bassist is Jonas Hellborg?
Yes, the bassist Is Jonas
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@@juanmartinespinosa9000 thank you
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