Still Ginger At 73

The GTC would like to wish a very Happy 73rd Birthday to Peter Edward Baker! You know him simply as, Ginger.

One of the most influential musician to come out of the 60’s, Ginger has been a driving force in Cream, Blind Faith, Ginger Baker’s Air Force and a brief stint in Public Image Ltd. His fusion of Jazz and African style rhythms was extraordinarily innovative at the time and has influenced hundreds of modern drummers across all genres of music for nearly 50 years. 

The fact that Mr. Baker has lived to be 73 is somewhat amazing on it’s own. His volatile mix of temper, booze, drugs, ladies and self righteousness could have killed most.

“Am I to blame if people try…to emulate my life and die?”
-Ginger Baker
 emulate my life and 
So, no matter how you seemed to have survived to the age of 73, we are certainly glad you have!

You catch Ginger on the road with his new band by clicking HERE!

The GTC recommends any and every thing he’s recorded. Also check out Jay Bulger’s “Beware of Mr. Baker“

Other Birthdays Today: Ian Gillan – Deep Purple (1945), John Deacon – Queen (1951) and Joey Tempest – Europe (1963)