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 . Peter Edward `` Ginger '' Baker ( born 19 August 1939 ) is an English drummer , best known as the founder of the rock band Cream . Baker 's work in the 1960s earned him praise as `` rock 's first superstar drummer '' , although his individual style melded a jazz background with his interest in African rhythms . Cream achieved worldwide success but only lasted until 1968 , in part due to Baker 's and Bruce 's volatile relationship .