Beware of Mr. Baker

Synopsis

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.

When & where

Streaming on

• Kino Film Collection↗

Top of the call sheet

• 
  Ginger Baker
  as Self
• 
  Jay Bulger
  as Self
• 
  Eric Clapton
  as Self
• 
  Jack Bruce
  as Self
• 
  Tony Allen
  as Self
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  Bob Adcock
  as Self

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