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Gazjam
06-10-2019, 11:58
But of a crusty personality it seemed, but one helluva drummer.
His playing on Crossroads was incredible, drive and groove in spades.
struth
06-10-2019, 12:07
yeah i read he was very ill.. shame , he was an amazing drummer... good age at 80 tho, for someone in the r and r business of the 60's/70's..rip
Barry
06-10-2019, 12:25
Yes RIP Ginger.

A brilliant drummer, often dismissed as a bit of a 'batterer' when it came to drumming, but there a lot of sublety there.

As Grant has mentioned, for someone living the rock 'n roll lifestyle to the full, he had good innings.
Oddball
06-10-2019, 13:21
Thanks for the memories Ginger .

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u7GXbGPNY88

Baker Gurvitz Army :smoking:

32 minutes in for some awesome blues too
Halfway Tree
06-10-2019, 13:45
Yes RIP Ginger.

A brilliant drummer, often dismissed as a bit of a 'batterer' when it came to drumming, but there a lot of sublety there.

As Grant has mentioned, for someone living the rock 'n roll lifestyle to the full, he had good innings.

Yes, absolutely more than just a "batterer." This duel with jazz drummer Art Blakey is brilliant - they both give it their all and at the end the mutual respect and admiration is there to see. Stick with the poor qaulity of the video as it's worth it.

RIP Ginger Baker.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y32V6klRurY
Gazjam
06-10-2019, 13:55
Yes, absolutely more than just a "batterer." This duel with jazz drummer Art Blakey is brilliant - they both give it their all and at the end the mutual respect and admiration is there to see. Stick with the poor qaulity of the video as it's worth it.

RIP Ginger Baker.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y32V6klRurY

Never seen this Gordon, thanks for that.
A bridge between old n new(ish), and really enjoyable.

Puts musical stuff, and your knowledge of the History of it, in context.
Halfway Tree
06-10-2019, 14:25
Never seen this Gordon, thanks for that.
A bridge between old n new(ish), and really enjoyable.

Puts musical stuff, and your knowledge of the History of it, in context.

You're welcome - glad you enjoyed it.

If you like Dr John you might like Bluesiana Triangle (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wOkZenLspyE)- Art Blakey on drums and piano - his last recording I think. Great drumming from Art Blakey and decent audio quality, too - well worth a listen IMHO.

Gordon
enrae8
09-11-2019, 10:08
Bit late but I've posted elsewhere
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nTJYkjrg594

Hope he's found his way home