Eric Clapton Announces Ginger Baker Tribute Concert
Eric Clapton has announced a tribute concert for his late bandmate Ginger Baker, as Rolling Stone notes. “Eric Clapton & Friends: A Tribute to Ginger Baker” takes place at London’s Hammersmith Apollo on February 17, 2020. It will focus on Clapton and Baker’s work together in the bands Cream and Blind Faith. Proceeds will benefit Leonard Cheshire, the UK health and welfare charity that aids people living with disabilities. The full lineup of performers has not yet been announced.
Ginger Baker died on October 6 after spending multiple days in the hospital. He was 80 years old. The iconic drummer received tributes from multiple rock’n’roll icons, including Paul McCartney and Mick Jagger.
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