The Cream icon and his family aim to mark his 75th birthday this year with the launch of A Drummer's Tale, with pledge points starting at ?8 and running up to ?95, and offers including signed books, drumsticks and VIP access to a London concert.

Baker says on his Pledge page: "Stand by your beds everyone! It's been over thirty years since the RSO launched The Best Of Ginger Baker anthology - without consulting me about the content!