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Beware of Mr. Baker (2012)

Directed by Jay Bulger

Documentary | Music

Overview

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.

Rated NR | Length 100 minutes

Actors

Ginger Baker | Jay Bulger | Eric Clapton | Jack Bruce | Bob Adcock | Tony Allen | Carmine Appice | Brian Auger | Ginette Baker | Kofi Baker | Leda Baker | Bonnie Bramlett | Malcolm Cecil | Stewart Copeland | Fito De la Parra | Elizabeth Finch | Mickey Hart | Jon Hiseman | Remi Kabaka | Simon Kirke | John Lydon | Nick Mason | Neil Peart | Marky Ramone | Mick Rock | Carlos Santana | Lars Ulrich | Bill Ward | Charlie Watts | Hank Williams III | Steve Winwood | Bernie Worrell | Chad Smith

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Viewing Notes

Never knew so much about Ginger Baker. He is a great musician, but pretty nutty. The animated segments showing flashbacks are beautiful.

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