Published 12:38 IST, October 7th 2019
Mick Jagger pays tribute to Cream drummer Ginger Baker
English singer-songwriter Mick Jagger paid tributes on social media to legendary Cream drummer Ginger Baker, who passed away in an England hospital on October 6
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English singer-songwriter Mick Jagger paid tributes to legendary Cream drummer Ginger Baker, who passed away on October 6 at of 80. Jagger said he is extremely sdened after hearing news. He ded Baker was an extremely talented and invative drummer. "S news hearing that Ginger Baker has died, I remember playing with him very early on in Alexis Korner's Blues Incorporated. He was a fiery but extremely talented and invative drummer," Jagger tweeted. ding to his tribute, McCartney highlighted that y worked toger on Band on Run album which was recorded in ARC Studio in Lagos, Nigeria. "S to hear that he died but memories never will. X Paul," McCartney tweeted.
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Baker was critically ill: Family
Baker's daughter Nettie confirmed that he died in Britain. She did t give any or details. Baker's family h said on September 25 that Baker was critically ill and was mitted to hospital. Flea tweeted that Baker was a "wildman" and who dealt drums with "so much freedom. "Van Dantz said that Baker was "one of greatest drummers of all time" and suggested that anyone who has t listened to Cream's music to start by listening to band's second album, "Disraeli Gears."
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About Band
band was formed in 1966 and consisted of Baker, bassist Jack Bruce, and guitarist Eric Clapton. Sunshine of Your Love, White Room, Crossros, and Strange Brew are some of ir super hits. band is considered to be a supergroup as band was formed by alrey established musicians. band split in 1968 after two years and reunited for first time in 1993 when y were inducted into Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, Ohio. band received a Grammy Award for lifetime achievement in 2006.
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11:21 IST, October 7th 2019