Peter Edward Baker, bekannt als Ginger Baker, war ein englischer Schlagzeuger, der in vielen Musikgenres auftrat und aufnahm, darunter Jazz, Blues, Rock und Weltmusik. Sein innovativer Ansatz am Schlagzeug und seine Fähigkeit, unterschiedliche Musikstile zu verbinden, machten ihn zu einer einzigartigen Figur in der Musiklandschaft.
Engaging in the sourcing of materials offers an exciting exploration into the creative process. The narrative highlights the journey of discovering unique elements that contribute to the overall project, emphasizing the joy and challenges encountered along the way. Through this experience, readers gain insight into the importance of material selection and its impact on the final outcome, showcasing a blend of creativity and practicality.
Ginger tells his story for the first time. It's often harrowing but outrageously honest as he journey's from war-torn south London to his adopted home in South Africa's beautiful Western Cape - where he has his own polo club. Along the way he tells of his life-long love of jazz, how he discovered the drums, life on the road and reveals the heroin use that should have killed him. He talks candidly of his three marriages, his induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with Cream in 1993, their 2005 reunion and his own plans for the future.