Beware of Mr. Baker

The story

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.

Cast & crew

Ginger BakerSelf

Jay BulgerSelf

Eric ClaptonSelf

Jack BruceSelf

Tony AllenSelf

Bob Adcock

Bob AdcockSelf

Carmine AppiceSelf

Brian Auger

Brian AugerSelf

Ginette Baker

Ginette BakerSelf

Kofi Baker

Kofi BakerSelf

Leda Baker

Leda BakerSelf

Bonnie Bramlett

Bonnie BramlettSelf