Ginger Baker is a drummer.
Cream were a 1960s British rock supergroup power trio consisting of bassist/singer Jack Bruce , drummer Ginger Baker , and guitarist/singer Eric Clapton . Ginger Baker . Baker is an inductee of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Cream and is widely considered one of the most influential drummers of all time , recognised by his induction into the Modern Drummer Hall of Fame in 2008 , and his induction into the Classic Drummer Hall of Fame in 2016 . Baker is credited as a pioneer of drumming in genres like jazz fusion , heavy metal and world music . Baker 's drumming attracted attention for his style , showmanship , and use of two bass drums instead of the conventional one .