The 1966 Drum Solo That Made Cream's Ginger Baker A Rock Legend
The last track of rock supergroup Cream's debut album was a trailblazer for future rock drummers, with Ginger Baker ripping a virtuoso extended drum solo.
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The last track of rock supergroup Cream's debut album was a trailblazer for future rock drummers, with Ginger Baker ripping a virtuoso extended drum solo.
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