Absolutely epic. The late legend, Ginger Baker laying down three minutes of glorious drum solo. | Needle in the Hay

Today we remember the talented and flamboyant drummer Ginger Baker, on the six year anniversary of his passing. His jazz roots - and in particular being a disciple of jazz drummer Phil Seamen - and love of African sounds permeated his playing throughout his career. In no small way the jazz style drum solo inspired Ginger to create what is often recognised as rock music’s first commercial drum solo on the five-minute instrumental Toad (off Fresh Cream, 1966). So love or hate all those glam metal