Please don’t call Cream’s Ginger Baker a rock drummer: ‘I’m a musician who plays music’
“Where did they get the rock drummer bit from?” Ginger Baker asks, both dismissively and rhetorically.
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‘It’s a gift that I’ve been given’: Eric Clapton opens up on his lengthy struggles with addiction
In talking about Ginger Baker, his band mate in both Cream and in Blind Faith, Eric Clapton ends up going in depth about his own battles with addiction. You May Also Like: Ginger Baker (1939-2019): An Apprecation
‘It will be modern takes on what I do’: Cream’s Jack Bruce set to release first solo project in a decade
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VHpq8wFqV6A?rel=0&w=500&h=305] Co-founding Cream bassist Jack Bruce, last seen as part of the muscular fusion group Spectrum Road, is set to release a solo album this year — his first since 2003’s More Jack than God. You May Also Like: Jack Bruce and Robin Trower found new success with oldRead More
Craig Chaquico on Jefferson Starship’s “Count on Me,” “Find Your Way Back,” “Jane,” “No Way Out”: Gimme Five
Craig Chaquico joins us to talk about key moments from Jefferson Starship and his solo career, including his take on the Albert King-via-Cream classic “Born Under a Bad Sign” from the guitarist’s newly released debut for Blind Pig. We also touch on memorable hits like 1978’s “Count On Me,” 1979’sRead More
New film focusing on legendary Cream drummer Ginger Baker in the works
Cream drummer Ginger Baker will be the subject of an upcoming film, “Beware of Mr. Baker.” You May Also Like: Ginger Baker (1939-2019): An Apprecation
Something Else! sneak peek: Hear the new supergroup featuring Jack Bruce, Vernon Reid, John Medeski and Cindy Blackman
Legendary Cream bassist Jack Bruce is part of a new supergroup, this one featuring Living Colour guitarist Vernon Reid. Check them out here! You May Also Like: Jack DeJohnette, Larry Grenadier, John Medeski, John Scofield – Hudson (2017) Tomeka Reid Quartet – ‘3+3’ (2024)
Ned Evett – Treehouse (2012)
You’re to be forgiven for expecting this to be a guitar record. First, there’s Ned Evett himself — a master of this specially created fretless version of the instrument. And his producer, gearhead Adrian Belew. You May Also Like: Adrian Belew’s ‘Side One’ Was a Journey Through His Rich MusicalRead More
Rory Gallagher – Fresh Evidence (1990, 2011 reissue)
An unexpected valedictory on a gone-too-soon talent, Rory Gallagher’s blues-rocking 1990 release Fresh Evidence reemerges today as part of a sweeping reissue project by Eagle Records that focuses on Gallagher’s late-period work. You May Also Like: Liam Gallagher – As You Were vs. Noel Gallagher – Who Built the Moon?Read More
Ginger Baker – ‘Horses & Trees’ (1986; 2011 reissue)
Ginger Baker’s all-too-brief ‘Horses & Trees’ was fusion in the most complete sense of the word.
