"A truly superb drummer whose music and influence shall shine for infinity"Ginger Baker, Cream. Although he rose to fame with blues-rockers Cream, Ginger Baker thought of himself more as a jazz drummer. One of the first sticksmen to use two bass drums, he later diversified into Afrobeat and even classical styles. Finest hour: 'Toad' (1968). Pic: PA PhotosGinger Baker, the drummer and founder of Cream, has died. He was 80 years old. Read more: Ginger Baker, 1939-2019 – the NME obituary The news was shared via the drummer’s Twitter. “We are very sad to say that Ginger has passed away peacefully in hospital this morning,” a tweet read. “Thank you to everyone for your […]The post Tributes paid as Cream's Ginger Baker has died appeared first on NME.