Drummer who straddled jazz, blues and rock ‘passed away peacefully’
Ginger Baker, one of the most brilliant, versatile and turbulent drummers in the history of British music, has died aged 80.
His family had previously made it public that he was critically ill and asked fans to “please keep him in your prayers”. His Facebook page said he “passed away peacefully” on Sunday morning.
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Ginger Baker, the jazz and blues drummer who co-founded the rock band Cream, has been reported critically ill.
A tweet posted from his official account reads: “The Baker family are sad to announce that Ginger is critically ill in hospital. Please keep him in your prayers tonight.”
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