Ginger Baker

Ginger Baker
Background Information
Birth name	Peter Edward Baker
Born	August 19, 1939
Died	October 6, 2019 (age 80)
Origin	Lewisham, South London, England
Genre(s)	Jazz Blues rock Psychedelic rock Hard rock Jazz fusion Afrobeats
Occupation(s)	Musician, songwriter
Instrument(s)	Drums, percussion, vocals, piano
Years active	1958 - present
Label(s)	Polydor, Warner Records, Island, Universal, Atlantic
Associated acts	Cream, Blind Faith, Blues Incorporated, The Graham Bond Organisation, Ginger Baker and Friends, Baker Gurvitz Army, Ginger Baker's Air Force, Hawkwind, Public Image Ltd., Atomic Rooster, Masters of Reality, Ginger Baker Trio, BBM, Fela Kuti, Wings, Andy Summers

Peter Edward "Ginger" Baker (born 19 August 1939 in Lewisham, South London) is an English drummer, best known for his work with the rock band Cream. He is also known for his numerous associations with world music, mainly the use of African influences. He has also had other collaborations such as with Blind Faith, Gary Moore, Hawkwind, Masters of Reality and Public Image Ltd.