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Born: January 15, 1909 in Chicago, IL
Years Active: 20 's, 30 's, 40 's, 50 's, 60 's, 70 's
Died: October 16, 1973 in Yonkers, NY
Genre: Jazz

Biography:
The first drummer to be a superstar, Gene Krupa may not have been the most advanced drummer of the 1930s but he was in some ways the most significant. Prior to Krupa, drum solos were a real rarity and the drums were thought of as a merely supportive instrument. With his good looks and colorful playing, he became a matinee idol and changed the image... Continue Bio >>

Discography:
Star Burst
Opus 1
Drumboogie
Disc Jockey Jump
Dark Eyes
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Filmography:
2008 Louis Armstrong: Greatest Performances of the '30s,'40s, '50s, and '60s
2007 Jumpin' and Jivin', Vol. 1
2007 Classic Rock Drum Solos
2003 Swing Era: Artie Shaw/Tommy Dorsey - Big Band Legends
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Member Of: New Orleans Rhythm Kings More >> Similar Artists: Panama Francis Big Sid Catlett Louie Bellson Benny Goodman Dave Tough More >>

Influenced By: Cozy Cole Dave Black Red McKenzie Chick Webb More >> Followers: Cozy Cole Danny Davis Joe Morello Peter Criss Ronnie Bedford More >>

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