Buddy Rich

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Born
30 September 1917
Born In
Brooklyn, New York, New York, United States
Died
2 April 1987 (aged 69)
Buddy Rich was an American jazz drummer and bandleader. He is widely considered to be one of the best drummers of all time, known for his virtuoso technique, speed, and power. From 1966 until his death, he led a successful big band in an era when the popularity of big bands had waned from their peak in the 1930s and 40s. He received no formal drum instruction and went so far as to claim that instruction would only degrade his natural talent. He also never admitted to practicing. He claimed to play the drums only during performances and was not known to read music. His most popular p… read more
Buddy Rich was an American jazz drummer and bandleader. He is widely considered to be one of the best drummers of all time, known for his virtuoso technique, speed, and power. From 1966 until his death, he led a successful big band in an era when the popularity of big bands had waned from the… read more
Buddy Rich was an American jazz drummer and bandleader. He is widely considered to be one of the best drummers of all time, known for his virtuoso technique, speed, and power. From 1966 until his death, he led a successful big band in an era when the popularity of big bands had waned from their peak in the 1930s and 40s. He received no formal drum instruction and… read more

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1 Play track Big Swing Face Willowcrest
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2 Play track The Greatest Drummer That Ever Lived Birdland
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3 Play track Just in Time: The Final Recording Just In Time
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4 Play track Groovin' Hard - Live At The Tropicana, Las Vegas, NV/1970 Groovin' Hard - Live At The Tropicana, Las Vegas, NV/1970
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5 Play track Just In Time (The Final Recording) Wind Machine
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6 Play track Big Swing Face Bugle Call Rag
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7 Channel One Set (Live) Channel One Suite (Live)
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8 The Greatest Drummer That Ever Lived Cape Verdean Blues
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9 Play track Big Swing Face Mexicali Nose
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10 Play track Buddy And Sweets Nice Work If You Can Get It
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Albums

  1. 52,987 listeners

    1 Oct 1973 · 8 tracks

    The Roar of '74
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  2. 30,985 listeners

    9 Jul 1996 · 18 tracks

    Big Swing Face (Live)
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  3. 28,566 listeners

    1 Jan 1967 · 18 tracks

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  4. 21,361 listeners

    1 Jan 1961 · 6 tracks

    Blues Caravan
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