Rock n' roll hellraiser biographies

Wiseman_Vaughn said:
yep. Me too!

His Jazz drumming and as you say, his time with Fela Kuti and his interest in the African Rhythms - as well as Rock, make him the best (IMO)
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Ginger’s teacher was the great Phil Seaman. Phil had a large record collection of African music, especially West African, that’s where Baker probably got his interest. There’s is a lot Phil’s influences in Ginger’s playing. This was pointed out to me by a drummer mate who was also taught by Phil. Most drummers, Jazz, funk, Latin/ Brazilian and all other genres recognise…”It’s all Africa innit”
He moved down near where I lived at my previous place. I used to see him a couple times a week on dog walks.
 
Ziggy said:
Ginger’s teacher was the great Phil Seaman. Phil had a large record collection of African music, especially West African, that’s where Baker probably got his interest. There’s is a lot Phil’s influences in Ginger’s playing. This was pointed out to me by a drummer mate who was also taught by Phil. Most drummers, Jazz, funk, Latin/ Brazilian and all other genres recognise…”It’s all Africa innit”
He moved down near where I lived at my previous place. I used to see him a couple times a week on dog walks.
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They were called Cream for a reason. 3 musicians who were the best.
 
Ziggy said:
There was a great quote from Jack Bruce somewhere.
“ Me and Ginger thought of the band as free jazz trio…we just didn’t bother to tell Eric” 😉
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I've always meant to hunt down Jack's biography. I think he was a classically trained musician.
Having played a bit of Bass - I love his basslines and from memory, they are fun to play.
 
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