Ginger Baker: Legendary Cream drummer dies aged 80

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From what I've read about him he was much admired & respected as a drummer but pretty much hated by his bandmates, family & anyone else who had to deal with him. Sounds like he was a top of the line drummer & a bottom of the line human being.
 

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From what I've read about him he was much admired & respected as a drummer but pretty much hated by his bandmates, family & anyone else who had to deal with him. Sounds like he was a top of the line drummer & a bottom of the line human being.
Pretty much what I've read before. But his contribution to rock music is undeniable. Doesn't excuse his alleged behaviour though.
 

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I love Cream, but I also have to compare him to Bonham in Led Zeppelin.

And sometimes the best musicians are insufferable assholes. (Admittedly Baker took it to extremes).
 
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