Ginger Baker is known for playing in Cream and Blind Faith, but the world's greatest drummer didn’t hit his stride until 1972, when he arrived in Nigeria and discovered Fela Kuti's Afrobeat. After leaving Nigeria, Ginger returned to his pattern of drug-induced self-destruction, and countless groundbreaking musical works, eventually settling in South Africa, where the 73-year-old lives with his young bride and 39 polo ponies. This documentary includes interviews with Eric Clapton, Steve Winwood, Carlos Santana and more. Beware of Mr. Baker! With every smash of the drum is a man smashing his way through life.
Beware of Mr. Baker
Overview
Ginger Baker is known for playing in Cream and Blind Faith, but the world's greatest drummer didn’t hit his stride until 1972, when he arrived in Nigeria and discovered Fela Kuti's Afrobeat. After leaving Nigeria, Ginger returned to his pattern of drug-induced self-destruction, and countless groundbreaking musical works, eventually settling in South Africa, where the 73-year-old lives with his young bride and 39 polo ponies. This documentary includes interviews with Eric Clapton, Steve Winwood, Carlos Santana and more. Beware of Mr. Baker! With every smash of the drum is a man smashing his way through life.
Director
Jay Bulger
Revenue
114.3K
Status
Released
Production
Insurgent Docs, Pugilist at Rest Productions
Cast
Ginger Baker
Self
Jay Bulger
Self
Eric Clapton
Self
Jack Bruce
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Tony Allen
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Bob Adcock
Self
Carmine Appice
Self
Brian Auger
Self
Ginette Baker
Self
Kofi Baker
Self
Leda Baker
Self
Bonnie Bramlett
Self
Malcolm Cecil
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Stewart Copeland
Self
Fito De la Parra
Self
Elizabeth Finch
Self
Mickey Hart
Self
Jon Hiseman
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Remi Kabaka
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Simon Kirke
Self
John Lydon
Self
Nick Mason
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Neil Peart
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Marky Ramone
Self
Mick Rock
Self
Carlos Santana
Self
Lars Ulrich
Self
Bill Ward
Self
Charlie Watts
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Hank Williams III
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Steve Winwood
Self
Bernie Worrell
Self
Chad Smith
Self
