Ginger Baker, legendary drummer, notably with Cream, passed away today.
Sadly missed.
I saw him in the early 60's with Ginger Baker's African Drums - before Cream but still pretty impressive. This was at the Richmond Jazz Festival.
Sorry to hear that. I still have every Cream vinyl album.
Still, he had a pretty good innings.
I guess that just leaves Clapton. :(
A great shame :(
Still, he and Keith Moon can have a drum battle once more
Quote from: Newportnobby on October 06, 2019, 10:37:10 PM
A great shame :(
Still, he and Keith Moon can have a drum battle once more
You can chuck John Bonham into the mix as well.
I also have every Cream album on vinyl. I was also fortunate enough to see them live in the late 60s. For me, Crossroads is the greatest album track of all time.
Quote from: Thorpe Parva on October 07, 2019, 04:26:29 PM
For me, Crossroads is the greatest album track of all time.
It's one of my favourites too. Jack Bruce's bass playing is just superb.
Yep, thirded. In fact I think I'll dig it out and have a listen.
Quote from: Malc on October 07, 2019, 02:07:37 PM
Quote from: Newportnobby on October 06, 2019, 10:37:10 PM
A great shame :(
Still, he and Keith Moon can have a drum battle once more
You can chuck John Bonham into the mix as well.
Agree 100%
I know he's not dead yet but after seeing Carl Palmer (of ELP fame for those who don't know) at Giants of Rock (http://getreadytorock.me.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/190127_gor_cpalmer2.jpg) this year I have to say he would also be in this club. One day but not too soon hopefully.
RIP Ginge
Quote from: Bealman on October 07, 2019, 10:11:22 PM
Yep, thirded. In fact I think I'll dig it out and have a listen.
Fourthed! Sad news about Ginger Baker, Cream were before my time but I learned to appreciate and then love them over the years. I would imagine there now will be a spike in vinyl sales of all the Cream albums.
It is great to see a resurgence in vinyl. Pleased to see you still have something to play your vinyl on George!
Thanks! Without hijacking the thread, my local electronics chain had a 5-in-1 unit available a few years back that had direct recording onto USB.
I bought it, with the idea I could listen to the old vinyls and cassettes once, while recording them onto USB.
It has surprisingly good sound for a $250 unit, but playback from a USB stick leaves a lot to be desired.
There's a lot to be said for those component high quality systems of the eighties. :thumbsup:
Anyway, I think I might just put on Baker's drum solo from the live vinyl of the Wheels of Fire double album!! :beers:
Quote from: Bealman on October 08, 2019, 03:06:32 AM
Thanks! Without hijacking the thread, my local electronics chain had a 5-in-1 unit available a few years back that had direct recording onto USB.
I bought it, with the idea I could listen to the old vinyls and cassettes once, while recording them onto USB.
It has surprisingly good sound for a $250 unit, but playback from a USB stick leaves a lot to be desired.
There's a lot to be said for those component high quality systems of the eighties. :thumbsup:
Anyway, I think I might just put on Baker's drum solo from the live vinyl of the Wheels of Fire double album!! :beers:
:beers: Indeed! RIP Ginger
I still have all my old LPs along with my Linn LP12 turntable from circa 1987. I always said to SWMBO that everything comes back into style if you wait long enough!
So true. I have a really superb Sony system in the eighties.
Wish I'd never got rid of it!!!
Mine's a Pioneer stack system with deck, 6 CD multichanger, graphic equaliser, radio and twin cassettes. Had it since 1988 and it's still going strong, although I've never experienced just how powerful it is as I dare not! Recently fitted surround sound speakers and plumbed my TV into it.
Ace :)
Mate, you are way ahead. :thumbsup:
Local electronics mag here regularly pulls them apart and is full of praise for these 70s-80s units. Expensive even back then, but sound quality rarely equaled today.
Your system sounds awesome, and makes me more and more sorry I ever parted with my setup. :(
Mentioned this to the wife.
She thought I was talking about a 'Bake Off' contestant :sorrysign:
John P
Almost forgot.
I've got a Rega P3, Planet CD player, Brio-R amp, plus B&W bookcase speakers.
I'm not allowed to play anything loud when other family members are in the house :veryangry:
John P