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First Name

Buddy

Last Name

Rich

Date of Birth

30 September 1917

Build

Slim

Eye Color

Brown - Dark

Hair Color

Black

Place of Birth

Brooklyn, New York

Star Sign

Libra

Date of Death

02 April 1987

Ethnicity

White

Claim to Fame

Traps the Drum Wonder

Gender

Male

Nationality

American

Music Genre

Jazz

Music Style

Big Band, Mainstream Jazz, Swing, Bop, Modern Big Band

Music Mood

Amiable/Good-Natured, Confident, Boisterous, Party/Celebratory, Stylish, Exuberant, Earthy, Energetic, Whimsical, Elegant, Rollicking, Sentimental, Freewheeling, Knotty, Sophisticated, Playful, Passionate, Aggressive

Instrument

Drums

Wikipedia Text

Bernard "Buddy" Rich (September 30, 1917 � April 2, 1987) was an American jazz drummer and bandleader. Rich was billed as "the world's greatest drummer" and was known for his virtuosic technique, power, groove, and speed.

Couple Profile

Bernard "Buddy" Rich (September 30, 1917 – April 2, 1987) was an American jazz drummer, bandleader and former Marine. Rich was billed as "the world`s greatest drummer" and was known for his virtuoso technique, power, and speed. Rich was born in Brooklyn, New York to vaudevillians Robert and Bess Rich.[2] His talent for rhythm was first noted by his father, who saw that Buddy could keep a steady beat with spoons at the age of one. He began playing drums in vaudeville when he was 18 months old, billed as "Traps the Drum Wonder." At the peak of Rich`s childhood career, he was reportedly the second-highest paid child entertainer in the world (after Jackie Coogan). At 11 he was performing as a bandleader. He received no formal drum instruction, and went so far as to claim that instruction would only degrade his musical talent. He also never admitted to practicing, claiming to play the drums only during performances. He expressed great admiration for, and was influenced by, the playing of Chick Webb, Gene Krupa, Dave Tough, and Jo Jones, among others. He first played jazz in 1937 with Joe Marsala`s group with guitarist Jack Lemaire, then played with Bunny Berigan (1938) and Artie Shaw (1939). In 1939, Rich taught drums to the young Mel Brooks, and persuaded Artie Shaw to allow a 13-year-old Brooks to attend Shaw`s recording sessions in Manhattan. He was good friends with Artie Shaw, Tommy Dorsey, Harry James, Gene Krupa, and Nat King Cole.

Couple Profile Source

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buddy_Rich

Full Name at Birth

Bernard Rich

Friend

Tommy Dorsey, Jimmy Dorsey, Benny Goodman, Artie Shaw, Mel Torme

Role ID

Soundtrack, Actor/Actress

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Buddy Rich Picture Gallery

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Buddy Rich Movie and TV Show Credits

Dancing Co-Ed (2 pics) ... Artie Shaw's Drummer uncredited
Du Barry Was a Lady (29 pics) ... Buddy Rich - Tommy Dorsey Orchestra Drummer uncredited
Visit to a Small Planet (5 pics) ... Drummer uncredited