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Ginger Baker, the iconic drummer best known for his work in Cream, died today, his family announced. He was 80. Baker co-founded Cream in 1966; the band released four studio albums over the three years. Following Cream’s dissolution, Baker went on to release several solo albums, including his most recent, 2014’s Why?. In 1993, he was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Cream.
On September 25, 2019, Baker’s family revealed that he was “critically ill” in the hospital. In recent years, Baker was beset with health problems. Baker was forced to cancel a tour due to “serious heart problems” in early 2016. Later that year, Baker underwent open heart surgery.
Ginger Baker, the iconic drummer best known for his work in Cream, died today, his family announced. He was 80. Baker co-founded Cream in 1966; the band released four studio albums over the three years. Following Cream’s dissolution, Baker went on to release several solo albums, including his most recent, 2014’s Why?. In 1993, he was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Cream.
On September 25, 2019, Baker’s family revealed that he was “critically ill” in the hospital. In recent years, Baker was beset with health problems. Baker was forced to cancel a tour due to “serious heart problems” in early 2016. Later that year, Baker underwent open heart surgery.
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