Ginger Baker

Acting

Ginger Baker

Born August 19, 1939 · Lewisham, London, England, UK

Died October 6, 2019 · aged 80

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.

Known For

Rock 'N' Roll Goldmine: The SixtiesRock 'N' Roll Goldmine: The Sixties · 1986
Rock 'N' Roll Goldmine: The Sixties
4.01986
MovieMusic
A history of rock music during the 1960s, covering everything from the British Invasion that began with the Beatles to the psychedelic sound from San Francisco.
Cucumber CastleCucumber Castle · 1970
Cucumber Castle
6.31970
MovieComedyFantasy
On his death bed, The King orders his kingdom divided into two halves, the Kingdom of Jelly and the Kingdom of Cucumbers. Before the king even dies, Prince Frederick declares himself "King of Cucumbers" and Prince Marmaduke becomes the “King of Jelly”.
The Cream of Eric ClaptonThe Cream of Eric Clapton · 1990
The Cream of Eric Clapton
6.01990
MovieMusic
1. I Feel Free 2. Sunshine of Your Love 3. White Room 4. Crossroads 5. Badge 6. Presence of the Lord - Blind Faith 7. Blues Power 8. After Midnight 9. Let It Rain 10. Bell Bottom Blues - Derek and the Dominos 11. Layla - Derek and the Dominos 12. I Shot the Sheriff 13. Let It Grow 14. Knockin' on Heaven's Door 15. Hello Old Friend 16. Cocaine 17. Wonderful Tonight 18. Promises 19. I Can't Stand It
Beware of Mr. BakerBeware of Mr. Baker · 2012
Beware of Mr. Baker
7.52012
MovieDocumentaryMusic
Ginger Baker is known for playing in Cream and Blind Faith, but the world's greatest drummer didn’t hit his stride until 1972, when he arrived in Nigeria and discovered Fela Kuti's Afrobeat. After leaving Nigeria, Ginger returned to his pattern of drug-induced self-destruction, and countless groundbreaking musical works, eventually settling in South Africa, where the 73-year-old lives with his young bride and 39 polo ponies. This documentary includes interviews with Eric Clapton, Steve Winwood, Carlos Santana and more. Beware of Mr. Baker! With every smash of the drum is a man smashing his way through life.
Ginger Baker: In AfricaGinger Baker: In Africa · 1973
Ginger Baker: In Africa
6.01973
MovieMusicDocumentary
In November 1971, Ginger Baker, the legendary drummer of Cream and Blind Faith, decided to set up a recording studio in Lagos, then the capital of Nigeria. Baker was one of the first rock musicians to realize the potential of African music. He also decided that it would be a rewarding musical experience to travel to Nigeria over land across the Sahara desert - a journey that would lead him into a number of adventures. This film by Tony Palmer follows Ginger Baker's odyssey as he makes his journey and finally arrives in Nigeria to set up his studio, which would run successfully through the seventies as a facility for both local and western musicians (Paul McCartney's Wings recorded "Band On The Run" there).
Cream: Strange BrewCream: Strange Brew · 1991
Cream: Strange Brew
1991
MovieMusicDocumentary
The legendary super group in all its glory, featuring 9 classic tracks. The title of this 60-minute retrospective on the legendary power trio pretty well describes itself -- it is a strange amalgam of interviews and some well-chosen (and some not so well-chosen) performance clips. Strangely enough, the best part of the documentary, from the standpoint of information, is the interview segment with Jack Bruce and lyricist Pete Brown describing their way of working, and Ginger Baker's recollection of how "Strange Brew" came to be written out of another song altogether, "Lawdy Mama."
Jack Bruce - "The 50th Birthday Concerts" im E-Werk, Köln 1993Jack Bruce - "The 50th Birthday Concerts" im E-Werk, Köln 1993 · 1993
Jack Bruce - "The 50th Birthday Concerts" im E-Werk, Köln 1993
1993
MovieMusic
The Public Image Is RottenThe Public Image Is Rotten · 2017
The Public Image Is Rotten
7.42017
MovieDocumentaryMusic
British rock icon John Lydon and fellow bandmates recall the years they spent performing as Public Image Ltd.

Movies

Rock 'N' Roll Goldmine: The SixtiesRock 'N' Roll Goldmine: The Sixties · 1986
Rock 'N' Roll Goldmine: The Sixties
4.01986
MovieMusic
A history of rock music during the 1960s, covering everything from the British Invasion that began with the Beatles to the psychedelic sound from San Francisco.
Cucumber CastleCucumber Castle · 1970
Cucumber Castle
6.31970
MovieComedyFantasy
On his death bed, The King orders his kingdom divided into two halves, the Kingdom of Jelly and the Kingdom of Cucumbers. Before the king even dies, Prince Frederick declares himself "King of Cucumbers" and Prince Marmaduke becomes the “King of Jelly”.
The Cream of Eric ClaptonThe Cream of Eric Clapton · 1990
The Cream of Eric Clapton
6.01990
MovieMusic
1. I Feel Free 2. Sunshine of Your Love 3. White Room 4. Crossroads 5. Badge 6. Presence of the Lord - Blind Faith 7. Blues Power 8. After Midnight 9. Let It Rain 10. Bell Bottom Blues - Derek and the Dominos 11. Layla - Derek and the Dominos 12. I Shot the Sheriff 13. Let It Grow 14. Knockin' on Heaven's Door 15. Hello Old Friend 16. Cocaine 17. Wonderful Tonight 18. Promises 19. I Can't Stand It
Beware of Mr. BakerBeware of Mr. Baker · 2012
Beware of Mr. Baker
7.52012
MovieDocumentaryMusic
Ginger Baker is known for playing in Cream and Blind Faith, but the world's greatest drummer didn’t hit his stride until 1972, when he arrived in Nigeria and discovered Fela Kuti's Afrobeat. After leaving Nigeria, Ginger returned to his pattern of drug-induced self-destruction, and countless groundbreaking musical works, eventually settling in South Africa, where the 73-year-old lives with his young bride and 39 polo ponies. This documentary includes interviews with Eric Clapton, Steve Winwood, Carlos Santana and more. Beware of Mr. Baker! With every smash of the drum is a man smashing his way through life.
Ginger Baker: In AfricaGinger Baker: In Africa · 1973
Ginger Baker: In Africa
6.01973
MovieMusicDocumentary
In November 1971, Ginger Baker, the legendary drummer of Cream and Blind Faith, decided to set up a recording studio in Lagos, then the capital of Nigeria. Baker was one of the first rock musicians to realize the potential of African music. He also decided that it would be a rewarding musical experience to travel to Nigeria over land across the Sahara desert - a journey that would lead him into a number of adventures. This film by Tony Palmer follows Ginger Baker's odyssey as he makes his journey and finally arrives in Nigeria to set up his studio, which would run successfully through the seventies as a facility for both local and western musicians (Paul McCartney's Wings recorded "Band On The Run" there).
Cream: Strange BrewCream: Strange Brew · 1991
Cream: Strange Brew
1991
MovieMusicDocumentary
The legendary super group in all its glory, featuring 9 classic tracks. The title of this 60-minute retrospective on the legendary power trio pretty well describes itself -- it is a strange amalgam of interviews and some well-chosen (and some not so well-chosen) performance clips. Strangely enough, the best part of the documentary, from the standpoint of information, is the interview segment with Jack Bruce and lyricist Pete Brown describing their way of working, and Ginger Baker's recollection of how "Strange Brew" came to be written out of another song altogether, "Lawdy Mama."
Jack Bruce - "The 50th Birthday Concerts" im E-Werk, Köln 1993Jack Bruce - "The 50th Birthday Concerts" im E-Werk, Köln 1993 · 1993
Jack Bruce - "The 50th Birthday Concerts" im E-Werk, Köln 1993
1993
MovieMusic
The Public Image Is RottenThe Public Image Is Rotten · 2017
The Public Image Is Rotten
7.42017
MovieDocumentaryMusic
British rock icon John Lydon and fellow bandmates recall the years they spent performing as Public Image Ltd.
Classic Albums: Cream - Disraeli GearsClassic Albums: Cream - Disraeli Gears · 2006
Classic Albums: Cream - Disraeli Gears
5.92006
MovieDocumentaryMusic
This addition of Disraeli Gears to the acclaimed Classic Albums series features brand new interviews with Clapton, Baker and Bruce, along with lyricist Pete Brown, Atlantic Records founder Ahmet Ertegun, John Mayall and Manfred Mann. Also included on the DVDare acoustic performances, original studio tracks and archival live footage. Included are additional interviews and analysis of the tracks, Exclusive acoustic performances, exclusive solo piano performance and previously unreleased full live performances. Though they were only together for two brief years (1966-1968), the London-based power trio Cream changed the face of rock with their jazz-schooled psychedelic blues--and never more so than on their 1967 classic DISRAELI GEARS. This program offers a critical review of the landmark album through archival footage, rare live performance clips, and interviews with rock critics, musicologists, and band members.
Cream: Royal Albert HallCream: Royal Albert Hall · 2005
Cream: Royal Albert Hall
8.12005
MovieMusic
The legendary rock trio of Ginger Baker, Jack Bruce, and Eric Clapton--two jazz musicians and a blues guitarist--was one of the most influential bands of the 1960s, even though they played together for less than three years. They brought their psychedelic fusion of blues and pop into the mainstream with albums like FRESH CREAM and WHEELS OF FIRE; Clapton, long regarded as one of the greatest guitarists of all time, did some of his best work on those albums. London's Royal Albert Hall, the site of what was supposed to be Cream's final performance back in 1968, was also the venue for their reunion show. Sounding as if they'd been on vacation for a few weeks instead of disbanded for well over three decades, Cream brought the house down with a series of four shows, all of which are excerpted here. The band performs classics like "Spoonful," "Born Under a Bad Sign," "Sunshine of Your Love," and "White Room," among more than 20 others.
Eric Clapton: Life in 12 BarsEric Clapton: Life in 12 Bars · 2018
Eric Clapton: Life in 12 Bars
7.22018
MovieDocumentaryMusic
An unflinching and deeply personal journey into the life and work of guitarist Eric Clapton told through his own words and songs.
All My LovingAll My Loving · 1968
All My Loving
6.51968
MovieDocumentaryMusic
Originally a BBC documentary, this film by Tony Palmer about the 1960's music scene was later released as a standalone DVD by the BFI
CREAM - Sunshine of your loveCREAM - Sunshine of your love · 2006
CREAM - Sunshine of your love
2006
Movie
Hard 'N Heavy Volume 11Hard 'N Heavy Volume 11 · 1990
Hard 'N Heavy Volume 11
1990
MovieDocumentaryMusic
Video magazine with interviews and video clips. Featured on this volume is: Led Zeppelin, Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, Poison, Steve Vai, Hunter / Ronson, Billy Idol, Cinderella, Scorpions, Slaughter, Kita Ford and more.
Cream: Farewell ConcertCream: Farewell Concert · 1969
Cream: Farewell Concert
5.81969
MovieMusic
On November 26, 1968, London's illustrious Royal Albert Hall was jammed to its gilded rafters with rock fans ready for the final concert of what many still consider the greatest band that ever played. That band, Cream, featured the legendary Eric Clapton (aka "Slowhand") on lead guitar, the great drummer Ginger Baker (also of the classic rock band Blind Faith), and lead singer-bassist Jack Bruce in a trio that made some of the most amazing rock songs of the Sixties.
Sunshine of Your Love: A Concert for Jack BruceSunshine of Your Love: A Concert for Jack Bruce · 2018
Sunshine of Your Love: A Concert for Jack Bruce
8.02018
MovieMusic
A Tribute concert for Jack Bruce held on October 24th, 2015 at the Roundhouse in London. Appearances by many guests. Director: Nitin Sawhney
Superstars in ConcertSuperstars in Concert · 1984
Superstars in Concert
1984
MovieMusic
Over ten years, documentary filmmaker Peter Clifton has recorded performances by some of the biggest names in world pop rock. From 1964 to 1973, groups such as the Rolling Stones, Animals, Cream, Blind Faith, Pink Floyd and Faces passed through London, as well as emblematic singers of that period, some with meteoric trajectory such as Otis Redding and Jimi Hendrix; others, poets of a single era, like Cat Stevens and Donovan, as well as those who would shine brighter a few years later, like Joe Cocker and Tina Turner. You can check it all out on this historic DVD, an indispensable document for anyone who appreciates the purest rock.
Classic Artists: Cream – Their Fully Authorized StoryClassic Artists: Cream – Their Fully Authorized Story · 2005
Classic Artists: Cream – Their Fully Authorized Story
8.32005
MovieDocumentary
The beginning, the farewell, the reunion. Eric Clapton, Ginger Baker and Jack Bruce tell how it was... and how it is. Cream, the world's first supergroup, stunned the pop world when it burst on the Swinging '60s. Produced with full cooperation from the band, this fascinating documentary tells their full amazing story. Exclusive new interviews with band members and industry insiders, archival footage and live performances.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Live - Start Me UpRock and Roll Hall of Fame Live - Start Me Up · 2010
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Live - Start Me Up
2010
MovieMusic
Third of nine volumes presenting of some of the best moments of speeches, performances and backstage moments of the annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ceremonies. Footage was culled from the RockHalls archives and represent 24 years of events. Includes exclusive performances by U2 with Bruce Springsteen, Queen with Dave Grohl and Taylor Hawkins, The Byrds with Don Henley and Jackson Browne and many more.
Blind Faith: London Hyde Park 1969Blind Faith: London Hyde Park 1969 · 2006
Blind Faith: London Hyde Park 1969
2006
MovieMusic
Their debut gig was in front of a cool 100,000 people on a warm day in London's Hyde Park on June 7, 1969. This free concert may have lasted just over 45 minutes long, but fans were treated to a selection of timeless tracks by the classic band. This is a unique opportunity to see the world's first super group, featuring Eric Clapton, Steve Winwood, Rick Grech, and Ginger Baker, perform for a very long time.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Live - Light My FireRock and Roll Hall of Fame Live - Light My Fire · 2009
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Live - Light My Fire
2009
MovieMusic
A presentation of some of the best moments of speeches, performances and backstage moments of the annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ceremonies. Footage was culled from the RockHalls archives and represent 24 years of events
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Live - Come TogetherRock and Roll Hall of Fame Live - Come Together · 2009
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Live - Come Together
2009
MovieMusic
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (2009)

TV Shows

OmnibusOmnibus · 1967
Omnibus
7.21967
SeriesDocumentary
Omnibus was an arts-based BBC television documentary series, broadcast mainly on BBC1 in the United Kingdom. The programme was the successor to the long-running arts-based series 'Monitor'. It ran from 1967 until 2003, usually being transmitted on Sunday evenings. During its 35-year history, the programme won 12 Bafta awards. Among the series' best remembered documentaries are Cracked Actor, a profile of David Bowie, and Rene Magritte, a graduate film by David Wheatley, 'Madonna: Behind the American dream', a film produced by Nadia Hagger, and a profile of the British film director Ridley Scott. For a season in 1982, the series was in a magazine format presented by Barry Norman. The series was replaced by 'Imagine' hosted by Alan Yentob.
Classic AlbumsClassic Albums · 1997
Classic Albums
7.71997
SeriesDocumentary
A documentary series about pop and rock albums that are considered the best or most distinctive of a well-known band or musician or that exemplify a stage in the history of music.
Nasty BoysNasty Boys · 1990
Nasty Boys
6.41990
SeriesDrama
The Nasty Boys is a television action drama series based on the real life Narcotics Officers of the North Las Vegas Police Department.
Seven Ages of RockSeven Ages of Rock · 2007
Seven Ages of Rock
9.02007
SeriesDocumentary
A definitive landmark series charting the emergence and re-emergence of rock music as a global force, told through the musicians who have shaped this most enduring of genres.
After They Were FamousAfter They Were Famous · 2002
After They Were Famous
6.52002
SeriesDocumentary