Tributes Flow In As Legendary Rock Drummer Ginger Baker Passes On

After news that legendary drummer Peter Edward "Ginger" Baker had passed on, tributes keep coming to celebrate the man who is referred to as "rock's first superstar drummer."

His official Twitter account shared the news;

We are very sad to say that Ginger has passed away peacefully in hospital this morning. Thank you to everyone for your kind words over the past weeks.

— Ginger Baker (@GingerBDrums) October 6, 2019

The English drummer was the co-founder of the rock band Cream after playing drums since he was 15.
He was 80 at the time of death.

Here are some of the tributes shared online:
1. One of rock's most gifted drummers

Ginger Baker, one of rock's most gifted drummers who helped form the supergroup Cream with Eric Clapton and Jack Bruce, dies at 80 https://t.co/gNeJLifMV0 pic.twitter.com/u55WSYOChg

— CNN Breaking News (@cnnbrk) October 6, 2019

2. Redefined the role of drums in rock

Ginger Baker, who helped redefine the role of drums in rock with the band Cream and later played with Fela Kuti, died. He was 80. https://t.co/sO1c3EmVea

— The New York Times (@nytimes) October 6, 2019

3. One of the most influential drummers in rock history

BREAKING: Cream's Ginger Baker, widely regarded as one of the most influential drummers in rock history, has died at the age of 80. https://t.co/cOy5tKmoVa #GingerBaker pic.twitter.com/sJznrsohFH

— Consequence of Sound (@consequence) October 6, 2019

4.  The Legend

RIP the music giant that was Ginger Baker. The beat behind too many favourite songs from Cream, The Graham Bond Organisation and Alexis Corner's Blues Incorporated. (If you haven't seen the great doc 'Beware Of Mr Baker' do check it out) pic.twitter.com/2ZaJcbcmK2

— edgarwright (@edgarwright) October 6, 2019

5. Combined his character with his talent

The primal, nuanced, angry power of Mr. Baker also describes who he was.Combining his character with his talent he lashed out at the world, rocked it & massaged it like no one else. Peace at last. RIP Ginger Baker. pic.twitter.com/kyvmpG5WHq

— Michael Des Barres (@MDesbarres) October 6, 2019

Send tips, business inquiries and all else to dailyupdateskenya[at]gmail.com