Peter Edward "Ginger" Baker was an English drummer and a co-founder of the rock band Cream. His work in the 1960s and 1970s earned him the reputation of "rock's first superstar drummer", for a style that melded jazz and African rhythms and pioneered both jazz fusion and world music.

What did Ginger Baker die off?

He was 80. The cause was complications from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, said his daughter Nettie Baker.

How much did Ginger Baker leave?

CREAM drummer Ginger Baker left £92,000 in his will despite selling more than 35 million records. The rock wildman's incredible lifestyle meant his fortune dwindled before he died. It was thought he died a multi-millionaire until his family revealed he was living on a £150-a-week state pension.