Trivia

In May of 2005, reunited with Eric Clapton and Jack Bruce for a Cream reunion concert.

Nicknamed "Ginger" for his hair colour.

He co-wrote the Cream hit "Sweet Wine" with Janet Godfrey, who was, at the time, Jack Bruce's wife.

Eric Clapton served him his very first French toast while discussing forming Cream.

Elected to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (as a member of Cream) in 1993.

Baker stopped playing the drums owing to issues related to an undisclosed physical health condition. In February 2013 he revealed he had chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) from years of heavy smoking.

After living in South Africa for many years, Baker had to sell his property due to financial difficulties. He moved back to England.

Spent many years in struggling to find work as a drummer, due to his reputation.

Drummer for the Cream.

Baker and fellow Jazz musician Jack Bruce, although respecting each other as musicians, were often at loggerheads as people. There was usually a tense atmosphere between the two. Occasionally, violence resulted from their confrontations.

Claimed he suffered permanent hearing loss after the band Cream broke up in 1968.

Approached Eric Clapton with his plan of putting together a band - becoming known as Cream.

On his documentary, Baker stated how he has little in the way of memories of his own father. The only recollection he retains, is during World War II. He saw his father off when he had been drafted into the army and never saw him again.

Father of Ginette Baker, Leda Baker and Kofi Baker.

Ginger Baker received the "Innovator Award" at the 2009 Classic Rock Roll of Honour.

Ginger Baker was cremated. His ashes are now in the possession of his children.