mackfmocattack (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

I know I'm going to get flamed but here it is... my rant... My top three players are Vinnie Colaiuta, Dave Weckl, and Dennis Chambers, and Buddy Rich isn't in my top 10 or even close. I usually dont get into Bonham, Moon, peart, Ringo any of those legends, but Ginger Baker is one of the most unique technically skilled and musical players I have ever heard.

sasodominko (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

i want to say that this solo is in the film -------CASINO ---baker you play for mafia,you mafioso you..hehhehe..nice.

6Heada6Man6 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

THANK YOU! It is litterally in my oppinion the best solo ever.I love how he keeps the tempo with the high hat almost the whole time.

staxsrecords (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

I assume your refering to Buddy Rich. Your kinda comparing Apples to Oranges are you. One jazz drummer to a rock drummer. Buddy Rich is the best all around drummer of all time inclulding John Bonham & Moby Dick solo

gamblestyle (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

His bloody eyes are closed the whole time then aren't they?

staxsrecords (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

I can see where most people, today, would think this drum solo is no big deal. You have got to remember that this solo was done in the 60s. It was the first rock drum solo that really had any structure. Before Ginger came along I was a really big Keith Moon fan. I still am a Moon fan. I think that Keith and Ginger would be in my top 5 rock drummers of all time. I saw Keith in concert twice, and he was unbelievable. Keith, unlike Ginger, was one constant drum solo. Just an opinion.

valleyfleet (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

You dont see them used much anymore, but back in the 60's a lot of guys drilled the rim and placed steel rivets in the holes, to get that sizzzz

netmdfreek2004 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

it just goes to show you can play a clean refined TASTEFUL solo without having to resort to erratic rapid playing.

Tenho123 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

I think this solo was very musical in a way. I love Baker because when is doing a solo, he isn't just showing how fast he is. He show's what kind of MUSIC you can do with just a drumkit. He is a very entertaining drummer. Great solo!

mydogkanskidrums (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

awesome drum solo, but still don't think ginger is up there with the Buddy's and Vinnie's...sorry...:(