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Ginger Baker, the co-founder and drummer of the classic rock bands Cream and Blind Faith, has died at age 80, Rolling Stone reports.
The iconic drummer, who was born Peter Edward Baker in 1939, died Sunday after a lengthy illness. Baker’s family had previously asked for prayers for the “critically ill” drummer.
A post by Baker’s family on Facebook, which you can see below, confirmed his death on Sunday. Oct. 6. The late rock star’s family thanked fans for their kind words.
Baker performed with multiple bands over his six-decade career a rock’s first superstar drummer, but none lasted more than a few years. As part of his most successful group, British rock band Cream, Baker and his bandmates Jack Bruce and Eric Clapton churned out hits like “Sunshine of Your Love,” “White Room,” ” I Feel Free” and “Badge” before disbanding after just two years, in 1968.