Ginger Baker, one of the top all-time rock drummers, died today October 6, 2019 at age 80.
Baker had been ill for some time, and had open heart surgery in 2016.
The drummer for the 3-piece English band Cream from 1966-68, he remained with Cream band mate Eric Clapton for their next project, the short-lived Blind Faith. It's been said that Baker pioneered the use of 2-bass drum kits.
Back in the 1960s my brother was a big Cream fan, having bought the single "White Room" and several of their albums. I jumped on the bandwagon later, and bought the DVD of their reunion shows at Albert Hall as soon as it was released.
New York Times obituary
Rolling Stone Magazine
CBS News obituary
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