Episode 166: “Crossroads” by Cream
A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs
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The Story of Ginger Baker
Jack Bruce became the group's full-time bass player. Mike Chagger decided to spend more time with his other band, the Rolling Stones. Charlie Watts didn't want to be in a band that was getting as big as Blues Incorporated. Ginger Baker had become obsessed with New Orleans jazz drummer Baby Dodds. He'd quickly become known as the single best player on the London jazz scene.
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