ROCK LEGEND GINGER BAKER DIES
The renowned drummer was 80 years old.
He founded influential band Cream with Eric Clapton, forging global sales success and a lasting musical legacy.
His daughter confirmed on Sunday that the veteran rocker had died.
The family had announced on September 25 that the London-born drummer was critically ill in hospital, adding that he was "holding his own".
Nettie Baker said her father died peacefully and without pain.
The musician was noted for his groundbreaking drumming technique, and his showmanship.
Pioneering rock music in the 1960s, he maintained a jazz style and sound, helping build the unique profile of his band Cream, founded with Clapton in 1966.
The group, which also included Jack Bruce, drove a change in rock music which would heavily influence the likes of Led Zeppelin and later artists.
Baker also experimented with percussion from across the globe, and held a long-time interest in African music.
The drummer is an inductee in the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame for his work with Cream, a band which derived its name from the "cream of the crop" status of Baker and Clapton, who were known for their virtuosity.
This skill would be on display in rampant solos performed by Baker, who raised the profile of drummers in rock music.
The band earned a devoted following, and released classic rock tracks like Sunshine Of Your Love, Strange Brew, and the Blues-influenced Crossroads.
Published: by Radio NewsHub