My error there mate,must learn to spell properly.It's very subjective aint it.I like drummers who are precise and accurate not flabbing around the kit.Where do you think Mitch Mitchell stands? I thought he was the perfect foil for Jimi,could never see Baker and Jimi working out.
I admire your favourites as well,and would add Jim Keltner,unique style and did a great deal to bring Ry Cooder's music to life.Can't say Baker features high on my list of favourite drummers but I do think he had as much technical ability as anyone; not that I'm a musician; although my best friend is a drummer and many years back in my student days I used to roadie for his band. They were doing a gig supporting Daimond Head in Cromer, IIRC, and I was banging the drums just to check the mics when someone in the audience pipes up in a Norfolk accent: "I can't play drums either"; much to the amusement of the band and other roadies. Mind you, he was right: I can't play the drums.
Mitch Mitchell doesn't tend to get mentioned too much but I've always thought he was very good. As you say, worked really well with Hendrix.
FWIW, my favourite drummers are Bonham, Peart and Moon.
I admire your favourites as well,and would add Jim Keltner,unique style and did a great deal to bring Ry Cooder's music to life.
Your little story will be recounted to my band-mates if that's ok,made me laugh.
I loved Cream, grew up listening to Disreali Gears.
Ginger was a very identifiable drummer with his double Bass drums.
I thought Cream were Clapton's high point, after that I wasn't such a fan.