Can't believe some of the rude comments here about his playing. He is 76 here and not in the same physical condition as he was 10 years earlier. I have heard many drum solos from him, and they are absolutely fantastic. And Bonham could never have played fast jazz music like Ginger. They are completely different drummers too. Give the guy a break!
For all the Haters... Ginger was in his mid 70's during the filming of this video... not his prime. He will be remembered for EVER... I am a drummer. You haters will not be remembered.. and you haters will NEVER achieve anything. You will pass away complaining about and ridiculing others, trying to seek attention you will never get from your own accomplishments. Peace to Ginger.
This man is a legend in the world of Rock. How many here have reached his achievements, can promise they will out perform him at age 76, and play fir a living at his level? I'll sor here and wait...........
I am a Blues Guy who finds this a little hard to relate to. It's all about timing, and the timing is impeccable. After all Ginger has done more than anyone who comments on this...he's sold/ played on more albums than you or me. So you have to respect him for that. Ginger's heart is in Jazz and he's got quite a resume, like him or not. Also he's studied with dangerous natives in Africa putting his own life on the line to learn drumming from tribes. Can you imagine how he'd stick out in that crowd? He did this many times not just once. Ginger does play the right stuff at the right time- it's probably why Clapton and Jack Bruce found him easy to play with on stage. Ginger is old now, and he's not about playing fast and spitting out notes in machine gun like succession, that's kind of cliche. Ginger's rhythm is very much right on. Although it's difficult for me to relate to because I lack Jazz-sensitivity, I like what Ginger does and I wouldn't change a note. I wouldn't change one note, and I think all in all it's a very cool rendition. It's a good example of "Less is more." Would Neal Peart add anything to this rendition???? No, if he was to let loose it would be a whole different tune. You wouldn't recognize what the drums are saying. So let's not be negative and listen to what Ginger and company are doing. Listen to what the drums are saying, don't lump on Ginger, he's still relevant.
I first saw Ginger Baker back in 65 or 67 in Sacramento in Cream, He was Awesome then as well as now. The Greatest since Gene Krupa.... In my opinion..