A number of Ginger Baker‘s friends teamed up for an all-star tribute concert to honor the legendary Cream drummer this past Monday night. Led by Eric Clapton, the show saw appearances from Roger Waters, Ronnie Wood, Kenny Jones, Nile Rodgers, Steve Winwood, and Baker’s son Kofi.
The concert, dubbed “Eric Clapton and Friends — A Tribute to Ginger Baker”, took place at Eventim Apollo Hammersmith in London, England a few months after Baker’s death. Clapton and company performed a total of 15 songs at the show, including their emotional rendition of “Crossroads” as an encore, notes Ultimate Classic Rock.
Clapton and Waters kicked things off with arguably Cream’s biggest hit, âSunshine of Your Loveâ, before inviting Wood and Jones onstage to join them for “White Room”. Rodgers played during “Tales of Brave Ulysses”, âPresence of the Lordâ, and âWell All Right” while Winwood hopped in for “Had to Cry Today” and “Do What You Like”.
This was the latest in a string of tributes honoring Baker. But considering Clapton has spoken honestly about his difficulties playing live these days, not to mention the fact that he’s going deaf, this may be the most touching of them all.
Below, watch select highlights from the concert and check out the setlist in full.
Setlist:
01. âSunshine of Your Loveâ
02. âStrange Brewâ
03. âWhite Roomâ
04. âI Feel Freeâ
05. âTales of Brave Ulyssesâ
06. âSweet Wineâ
07. âBlue Conditionâ
08. âBadgeâ
09. âPressed Rat and Wart Hogâ
10. âHad to Cry Todayâ
11. âPresence of the Lordâ
12. âCanât Find My Way Homeâ
13. âWell All Rightâ
14. âDo What You Likeâ / âToadâ
Encore
15. âCrossroadsâ
Eric Clapton, Roger Waters, Ronnie Wood Perform at Ginger Baker Tribute Concert: Video + Setlist
Nina Corcoran