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.
Directed byJay Bulger
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Language
- EN
- Released
- November 28, 2012
- Revenue
- $114,271
Pugilist at Rest ProductionsFeaturing
Cast & crew
Ginger Baker
Self
Jay Bulger
Self
Eric Clapton
Self
Jack Bruce
Self
Tony Allen
Self
Bob Adcock
Self
Carmine Appice
Self
Brian Auger
Self
Ginette Baker
Self
Kofi Baker
Self
- Directed by
- Jay Bulger
- Written by
- Jay Bulger
- Produced by
- Fisher Stevens
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