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Old 10-06-2019, 11:25 AM
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Default Ginger Baker: Legendary Cream drummer dies aged 80

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Old 10-06-2019, 12:09 PM
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A remarkable drummer and a true innovator and wild man of early rock.
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And a man whose demons appear to have rivaled his talents. Awesome drummer though - changed everything. The documentary is great.
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To me it’s amazing he made it past 60!
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Amazing he made it that far. At one point, he owned more than 100 polo ponies. That and all those drugs is enough to put you under.
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Old 10-07-2019, 04:04 AM
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What A Bringdown
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Those that are interested and have Netflix, check out Beware of Mr Baker - it’s funny, crazy and sad all wrapped up into one - ended up watching it 3 times with different friends
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