The Grand Master Buddy Rich

I was with the ' Tommy Dorsey Band ' after Buddy
and ' Nobody Replaced ' him //// ever ////
Tommy Dorsey did like Louie Bellson ....
Butch Axsmith
 
the greatest XXXXXXXXXXXXXXx thing about being a drummer is YOUR ABILITY TO DRIVE THE REST OF THE BAND. to get out there and bring your kit out from behind the guitar and bass is probably the best feeling in the world, because in many circumstances, the crowd absolutly loves it.
buddy did that. IN MY OPINION, buddy is definatley one of the best drummers who ever lived, not because of his versatility or his skill, but his ability to drive the band, and the intensity with which he played.
 
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"Another like him is not even a possibility." - Gene Krupa

"The man was a genius. No one will ever equal him." - Joe Morello

"Truly, we will not see his like again." - Neil Peart

"Who will fill his shoes? No one can." - Jim Chapin

'nuff said.
 
I've just got back to drumming after a 37-year break, during which, almost whenever I've heard music, I've used my fingers to tap on tables, tin lids, car roofs, windows... the list goes on forever. I'm pleasantly surprised how quickly it is all coming back, and how the 37 years' practice has improved me. Anyway, to the point...

One thing I have picked up straightaway is the Buddy Rich stick trick, so it seems it cannot be the mark of a genius if someone as rusty as I am can do it.. I'm doing single-stroke only so far, but I'm gaining confidence that it'll be just the start.

The key was to think of ways round my initial difficulties, rather than just keep banging away. I found it impossible with the right stick travelling down onto the left one. Then I decided change to left-stick-downwards and I got it straightaway - in both traditional and matched grips. Hopefully, I will be able to do it right-stick-downwards when I really get the feel for what I'm doing.

Now I want to become a competent music-reading player. No doubt that'll take me a bit longer.
 
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"Another like him is not even a possibility." - Gene Krupa

"The man was a genius. No one will ever equal him." - Joe Morello

"Truly, we will not see his like again." - Neil Peart

"Who will fill his shoes? No one can." - Jim Chapin

..is what they said about Carl Lewis and Mark Spitz. Look what happened.

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Bernard "Buddy" Rich the world's best drummer was born on 9.30.1917.

Happy birthday Buddy!!

We still listen intently to your awesome drumming prowess.
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Re: The Grand Master Buddy Rich - 9.30.1917

Bernard "Buddy" Rich the world's best drummer was born on 9.30.1917.

Happy birthday Buddy!!

We still listen intently to your awesome drumming prowess.
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Most respect the badge, but all fear the drum.
 
Re: 9.30.1917

Happy Birthday Buddy!
 
Re: 9.30.1917

We are playing "Nutville" in my school's Jazz band.

Happy Birthday Bernard Buddy Rich.
 
Re: The Grand Master Buddy Rich - 9.30.1917

Bernard "Buddy" Rich the world's best drummer was born on 9.30.1917.

Happy birthday Buddy!!

We still listen intently to your awesome drumming prowess.
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Most respect the badge, but all fear the drum.

Absolutely, Vc! You are correct, sir.

He woulda' been 91 years young, today!
 
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