About Keith Baker
Born 1948. Keith Baker is a British musician, drummer and percussionist.
Keith William Baker (born 19 April 1948, Sparkbrook, Birmingham) is a drummer. He is best known for being the drummer on the second album by Uriah Heep, Salisbury, and for being the original drummer for Supertramp.
Career He played for Bakerloo, but left the group following the release of its only album. He subsequently became the first drummer of Supertramp (then called Daddy) between late 1969 and early 1970. After leaving in January 1970, Baker joined Uriah Heep prior to their second album Salisbury, replacing Nigel Olsson. He recorded the album with the group, but left when he did not want to tour extensively with the band and was replaced by Ian Clark.
Baker previously had prostate cancer.
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Who is Keith Baker?
British musician
When was Keith Baker born?
Keith Baker was born on 19 April 1948 in Birmingham.
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Keith Baker is a musician, drummer and percussionist.
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Keith Baker is British.
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