Ginger Baker who was The legendary drummer stablished Cream with Eric Clapton in 1966, and also displayed with Hawkwind, Blind Faith, and Fela Kuti.

His daughter confirmed that his father Peter Baker the musician passed away peacefully.

This is so sad to say that Ginger has passed away peacefully in the hospital this morning. Many thanks to everyone for kind words during the past weeks.

Baker was a famous percussionist who stablished the perfect band Cream with Eric Clapton in 1966 and also proceeds with Hawkwind, Blind Faith, and Fela Kuti.

He began playing the drums when he was 15 and became famous for his groundbreaking technique, as well as his showmanship.

Everyone knows him as “rock’s first superstar drummer” during the 1960s.

The cream band drove a change in rock music which influenced Led Zeppelin and other artists later.

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