@Brian Schulz Bonzo and Zep wouldn’t have existed without Cream coming before them. No shade on Zep intended Clapton was the prototype lead rock guitarist; Baker the prototype rhythmic soloist. Jack Bruce, Paul McCartney and John Entwhistle were the most skilled bassists

Doug Taylor

1y↑3

Bonzo was a hard hitter, Ginger had all that with rhythm no one else could touch

Mike Douglas

2y↑1

No one quite like him 😢 RIP

Don Corleole

2y↑1

Greysen G. I think the comment refers to a musician named ginger

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rocknrallsoul94 Rockero

3y↑91

One of Rock's most legendary drummers, Ginger Baker. At age 15 (mostly self taught) he started working on his own original technique, a fusion of Jazz rhythms and African drumming. Baker went on to become Rock's first super star drummer with his inventive and impressive precussion work and his development of the Rock drum solo. He was one of the first to use 2 double bass drums and alternated his left leg between the hi hat and the left kick pedal. This along with his heavy hitting style makes him the prototype for Heavy Metal drummers and many players that imitated his style for Metal. I imagine it because he felt that bands like Black Sabbath ripped off the heavy blues sound of Cream. R.I.P Ginger Baker thanks for the sick beats ✌🎸🌈

Guillaume Joan Pépin Viano

26w

Louie bellson , Dave black , Sam woodyard used Double bass drums before ginger did .
Ginger developped his own stuff in a heavier direction

So in that new heavy direction , he was a pionnier .
With Carmine Appice .

stephen brown

1y↑2

I think he also used two different size kick drums.

P. John

His drumming has a bit of premitive nuance. Not so technical, but emotional enough.

M4ri4n4sG4t3k33p3r^*^333

2y↑2

“Ripped off”... i wonder if you would so readily use such terms for the instances in which cream took influence from someone else...... i doubt it.

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Ferdinand Wang

3y↑53

This isn't just a solo, it's a song. The drums and cymbals are singing!

Joshua Stephens

5y↑104

One of the greatest drummers of all time

Joshua Stephens

29w

@Mosko Gaming Facts

Mosko Gaming

29w

Umm I think we are ALL FORGETTING the real best drummer in the world... KEITH FREAKING MOON!!!!!! He is unbelievably unique for his time and is just an absolutely amazing drummer.

LeeVing88

3y↑6

@Lolo Mmmh...let's agree that this solo shits on Moby Dick.

Lolo

3y↑5

@Steve Fisher

That's Bonzo

Steve Fisher

3y↑13

THE greatest of all time

Patricio Novoa

3y↑23

Rest In Peace Ginger, aún suena en mi cabeza el solo de batería de Toad que me voló la cabeza cuando lo oí por primera vez el año 1971

PsyVen

3y↑9

One of the first and finest drum-solos in rock.
Rest in peace, Mr. Baker.

Magnus G-O

1y↑3

While this may not be their best song, this is definitely one of cream's coolest and ginger baker really nails it from start to finish

JohnAudioTech

6y↑68

Hard to believe this album turns 50 years old this year. I'm getting old.

stephen brown

Yeah..you are ancient LOL.

California Monster

2y↑1

Haha u should move to Ca and surf and start ur rock band

R Jonboy

I must have been 49 years old when you wrote this. I was too busy to ponder any existential implications. In fact, somebody reminded me (late) I was 51 and we had a (small) party, just for fun. It's been a ride. I ain't ready to get off it yet!

Jmetal

3y↑1

What do you mean getting old, you already are haha

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dawson

3y↑41

if you don't love a drum solo you're dead inside

BlackD00dler

If you don’t like what I like you’re dead inside 😢😢😡😡

R Jonboy

2y↑3

Good art is eternal, whether it is expressed with a pencil, oils, clay, any of their modern forms, or a buzzing riff and kicking rythm. "The note is eternal, I hear it, it sees me, forever we're blended, together we die." Said Pete Townshend IIRC.

LIAM

3y↑26

I'm 16 and my mother used to work for Ginger, used to look after his Polo Ponies. She told me about him and his band Cream. Love the music. Such a shame he's gone but he's had a life full of fun from what I've heard ;) RIP Mr. Baker.

leah d

1y↑1

That’s so cool. I’m 16 too btw

thomsboys77

2y↑8

A great song to pop someone’s eye out with a vice

the dozer 820

Charlie M?

Don Corleole

2y↑1

Exactly my thoughts

Asian Noodle Boy

6y↑43

Ginger baker inspired me to start drumming!

Jonathan Stilley

3y↑6

Rest In Peace, Peter Edward Baker. One of the greatest drummers ever to pick up a pair of sticks.

Gordon Fatfoot

5y↑6

Killer !! Saw him in Cincinnati Ohio in 1989 and 1990 !! He was playing 4 different beats all at the same time UNREAL !! Still the best drum solo I've ever seen live and I've seen a bunch !!!!

Mark Roffe

3y↑14

When I was a kid learning how to play drums on Okinawa in 1968, I'd play this record REAL loud hoping the neighbors would think it was me...

Dante Ramírez

6y↑11

the first british rock drum' s solo recorded in the history of the blues rock. legend.

Steven Watt

3y↑11

Rest in peace Ginger, total legend brother.

Sancho O'Dell

1y↑1

An extraordinary recording. Very groundbreaking when this came out. This being the first ever instance of 'Barrel Rock' ever recorded (starting from 0:50 ) This was the start of a new genre. Just predating Jimi Hendrix and Led Zeppelin.

kenhabeeb

6y↑11

I'm a drummer. Have been forever, but I am always forced to play Clapton's intro two or three times before letting the solo start. Then I enjoy that! Heh.
As for the age of the record. Look man, it's a timeless album.

Alex Burns

3y↑6

wherever Ginger has gone in the afterlife, they better look out for him. rest easy dude. a huge influence on me as a drummer

kenhabeeb

6y↑3

I just have to add that the feedback in the intro is a stroke of genius - especially that last high note. Love it.

Parallax Continuum

3y↑1

That feedback & control of Eric's sustain on the perfectly brief fanfare added an unworldly effect.Actually hair raising .

Marsha Evelyn

2y↑1

Fantastic piece all the way around, but Ginger was really amazing

Bluedoober

6y↑28

Love all the "Casino" movie lines, had this album as a freshman in high school.

paul gilson

2y↑2

Best drummer to ever grace the earth. Thanks to my dad for introducing me to this band.

dustyturntable

3y↑8

R.I.P. Ginger Baker. Your drumming will live on forever.

Jack Larson

3y↑3

May Mr. Baker rest in the peace he so richly deserves...
gonna miss him, Cream was my introduction to hard blues based Rock. and no one could beat the shit out o' the skins like Ginger could.

David Sobrevilla

3y↑3

R.I.P. Ginger Baker, one of the pioneering drummers in rock, as far as I know this is the first song in rock history composed just for a drum solo.

Denis Degamon

3y↑2

Ginner Baker is far and away one of the best drummer of all time.
Awe inspiring for sure.

Marc Cooper

3y↑3

RIP Ginger Fucking Baker!!!!!! Mad man on the drums! Love it. Beware of Mr. Baker is a trip as well!

John J Eck

5y↑5

Greatest drummer ever to walk the planet.

guitareleven

2y↑2

There are some other great drum solos. This one is poetic.

Tim Cloutier

2y↑1

2020, and STILL as bad ass as the day it was recorded. Ohhhhh, the influence that followed the great Ginger Baker is endless.
🤘🏼❤🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁❤🤘🏼

jennifersman

3y↑17

R.I.P. Ginger Baker, if you hear a thunderstorm tonight, it’s Ginger jamming with Keith Moon and John Bonham

Porfle Popnecker

Mitch would blow them all away.

stephen brown

1y↑1

LOL..Ginger wouldn't let those two tie his shoes.

David Waterhouse

3y↑2

They Might let ; ' Mitch Mitchell' have a bash on a couple of numbers an all! dx

Chris

If you then hear 2 thuds it's Bonham and Moon having been played under the table.

steve jay

3y↑2

Thanks for all the great times, Ginger Baker. RIP.

Daniel Fernandez

3y↑3

Thanks for your talent, Mr. Baker. We'll miss you

cumomsandcureloms

3y↑1

RIP Peter "Ginger" Baker,one of the 2 or 3 greatest drummers in the history of rock

Motel Rx

6y↑33

If I was a Wrestler, THIS would be my Entrance Song!

Nate Livas

3y↑7

It still doesn't make sense to me how Eric Clapton said Led Zeppelin was too loud. Just listen to this song! The beginning especially hits you like a bomb.

Guillaume Joan Pépin Viano

26w

Its like Roger waters about heavy metal..
Yet the scream he does on Eugene axe is scarier than some black metal bands today

D Col

49w↑2

It happens. Huey Lewis said Marty McFly was too darn loud too.

todd holmes

43w↑1

Imagine it's 1966, and you are a teenager listening to album, I can just hear the parent's screaming. "Back in my day music had words!" "" You can't even dance to this! ""This whole generation has gone insane! Man, those were the days my friend!

tm502010

3y↑13

October 6, 2019: Rest In Peace. A true genius.

Uncle Scroge

3y↑13

R.I.P. Ginger. you'll never be forgotten! 2019-10-06

Michael Henderson

3y↑1

RIP Ginger. You were a great drummer.

BrilliantPorth

8y↑2

I also love 'See you in my drums' by The Shadows (Tony Meehan) for it's variety of style and pace.

Led Sabbazepplath

This is perfection !

Diego A. Morera

8y↑10

This song remains me of "Half full glass of wine" by Tame Impala, how cool that today's bands still take reference from the birth of rock!

Dingo Johnson

5y↑1

Hahaha I shit you not I was just listening to that tune and it reminded me of this

Arvindh Mani

3y↑9

Rest in peace, Ginger Baker

Andre Hof

3y↑3

insane timing....best ever...

Warren Blum

3y↑2

Ginger Baker. Still the master

Soufiane Sakhi

3y↑3

RIP legend Ginger

53diamonddave

3y↑3

This was 1966 !!! All rock concert drum solo's started right here. RIP Mr. Baker

John & Sue Preece

4y↑6

5 clear distinct drum beats with 2 arms and 2 legs; way to go finishing with the best V8 I have heard for ages :-)

Jeanmarie

Master artist. Drummer legend!

LIAM

3y↑5

Rip Legend💎

Ezwider109

3y↑4

also .. toad features a great.. rock riff... as baker / bruce and clapton.. showcase.. why they were so lethal.. in 1966

Ron Foss

3y↑1

Now the famous power trio is down to one....RIP Ginger Baker!

Michael Carter

7y↑178

"Nicky started out first because he couldn't even go for a drive without changing cars at least six times to shake off all his tails."
- Sam "Ace" Rothstein

R Jonboy

2y↑1

@Doo Lally yeah, but who was? Everyone had a bad DeNiro imitation. And a bad Pesci, they dissed him but they wanted 2b him!

Elisabeth Seaton

2y↑3

I came here for the music and found out about the movie. Now I will have to go watch the movie!

Vah Geuvje

2y↑1

Doo Lally you can say that again

Andrew Pride

3y↑2

Charlie M!

jennifersman

3y↑1

Scorsese also used the live version of “Steppin’ Out” in Mean Streets

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BrilliantPorth

8y↑11

The drum solo I like best, along with Tank, by Emerson, Lake & Palmer.

Damian Vaudo

2y↑1

My son said one day, there isn't any Drum Solo songs out there. I then turned on Toad! He never doubted me again.

Singer

7y↑3

He states he plays a lot of African beats with his own style and lets it flow. A great drummer with great band members makes for great music.

Love how they start the solo with guitars and leave and come back in to end the song fuckin funny shit.

Anglo-Saxophone

Moby Dick does the same thing.

Christopher Baker

3y↑3

We will miss you, Ginger Baker.

MeloLand

5y↑3

Perfect drummer.

Jesse Chalif

4y↑3

Bakers a great drummer

Cutter J

3y↑2

...RIP, Ginger...awesome work on the drums...
Cutter & Ms C

WendyB

Amazing!!!!!!

mustafawee

4y↑4

Moon, Bonham, Baker - the holy trinity of rock drumming.

VMan29397

3y↑1

Rip ginger keep the beat going

Er Ho

4y↑25

This song cured my constipation.

Damn Ginger!

Ryan

3y↑1

Ginger has those medicinal qualities

JD

2y↑1

Baker, Moon.. two top rock drummers

Rock Avenger

3y↑3

Ginger is really underrated as a drummer

Isaac Ayala

4y↑3

unreal drumming

kenhabeeb

5y↑6

G. Baker, the human metronome.

Dean O

11w

Didn't realize what a great drum solo till I tried to duplicate it

Russell Winkler

3y↑8

RIP Ginger Baker! 10/06/2019

Vah Geuvje

Ginger, the best. Cinematic drumming should be a thing because of him.

kenhabeeb

Your note was interesting, Richard. In the past I've criticised other drummers who are all about speed instead of musicality. But even musical drummers have styles that are so different, it's like comparing apples and oranges. I don't say one is better, just different, as long as he is a MUSICIAN. Both Buddy Rich and Ginger were musicians. Also on my list: Tony Williams and Louis Bellson and Elvin Jones and the Pretender's drummer, and countless really good but unknown-to-us studio drummers.

SkagSlag

3y↑1

Rest easy ginger. Fucking legend

Motel Rx

5y↑7

Imagine this playing during a 1892 Train robbery with 2 eccentric Bandits known as Bronco Billy & his 6'7 tall mute friend named Tiny. It's fun creating stories to an awesome beat.

Cody Colton

4y↑2

The very first hard rock song.

Marcus Silverbåge

3y↑54

I guess Charlie M disliked this 18 times.

Don Corleole

2y↑4

I fucking love that film

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Dale Larsen

3y↑8

Luckily, I had cool friends in high school that turned me onto this.

TheDeagan1

3y↑2

RIP Ginger...and thank you

Badoocee

3y↑2

Rest well Good sir. Ginger Baker 2019

Karl Singleton

7y↑40

Ginger is one of the most underrated drummers

Parallax Continuum

agree .Densmore is very tight ,controlled but there is ALWAYS a flurry or blast beat, ready to make a statement,read as:emphasis, stalking the arrangement.

Parallax Continuum

@Degree7 And pioneers such as Ginger,sometimes get pushed to the side, as the imitators flood in....to cash in .

Simon Daly

Relax.. he isnt underrated at all. He is widely regarded as one of the best by his peers.

Clive

Yeah, not at all underrated; he's widely considered one of the greatest drummers of all time. Don't fret man!

hippiecheezburger

4y↑4

I think people like Keith Moon and John Bonham were very fond of Ginger Baker

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Craig Wenham

25w

Incredible

RUPERT W. HASTY,JR.

6y↑1

ROCKED TO THIS IN COLLEGE IN RALEIGH,NC 1969;
RUPE-DOGG;
YOU GO GINGER. ROCK IT BABY!!!!!!!!!

timothy boles

3y↑15

RIP the Original Animal on drums!

GK PRIVATE

1y↑1

haha. yes, not laughing at his passing but at Animal and remembering the Muppets episode with Animal drum off against Buddy Rich

aaartnaz

7y↑95

there was a real gangster in town, nicky was the new boss

Walter White

@tucko11 the two hhhhwwwhaaat?!? Did you say yute?

tucko11

1y↑1

@Walter White my cousin Vinnie the two Youts

tucko11

Also when ace and his assistant grab the shot gun when Ginger run into his house

moncorp1 Inc

Put him out of his misery Frankie.

Cameron Findlay

3y↑1

Smarten up

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modernwarfare

“To be truthful with you I had to admire this guy, he was one of the toughest Irishman I ever met, this son of a bitch was tough!”

dan meme

3y↑2

RIP Ginger Baker.

Peter Frank

2y↑3

Heard this on 'Casino'. After so long, I've finally found it.

The Drugstore Cowboy

And now listen to their discography

Fred Herbert

5y↑1

Don't make me have to do this, c'mon. Don't make me be a bad guy.

Robert Wright

7y↑5

man, do i remember this album cover; baker's hair was hallucinatory

Parallax Continuum

@Lothar Roberts dead ringer for LL Bean's trapper hat.

Lothar Roberts

6y↑2

+Robert Wright He's actually wearing a fur lined hat.

Sam Dog

5y↑3

Drums are sizzling at the end

Norbert Szántó

3y↑1

RIP Ginger!

- XxJimmyPagexX -

Rip to the great Mr. Baker

DPhasely

2y↑4

Hahaha...this is the song in Casino when Nicky is driving around and switching cars so that he doesn't get tailed.

Ignoto Gabriel

3y↑2

great Ginger forever

Rob Jontay

Godspeed Master Ginger. You set the RocknRoll world ablaze with the red hair and fire breathing triplets. We all wished you well for a speedy recovery. BUT You gave us the Finger and checked out! Well. We have THIS. THANK YOU YOU OL' BAHSTARD...