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Born: September 30, 1917 in Brooklyn, NY
Years Active: 40 's, 50 's, 60 's, 70 's, 80 's
Died: April 02, 1987 in Los Angeles, CA
Genre: Jazz

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Biography:
When it came to technique, speed, power, and the ability to put together incredible drum solos, Buddy Rich lived up to the billing of "the world's greatest drummer." Although some other drummers were more innovative, in reality none were in his league even during the early days. A genius, Buddy Rich started playing drums in vaudeville as "Traps, th... Continue Bio >>

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Discography:
2007 Time Out
2007 Man from Planet Jazz
2004 No Funny Hats
2003 Buddy's Cherokee: The Lionel Hampton Sessions
2002 Poor Little Rich Bud
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Filmography:
2001 Classic Drum Solos and Drum Battles
1998 A Salute to Buddy Rich
1998 Music Classics, Vol. 5
1994 Buddy Rich: Jazz Legend, Volume 2 - 1970-1987
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Member Of: Lester Young Trio More >> Similar Artists: Mel Lewis Jo Jones Butch Miles Dave Tough Danny D'Imperio More >>

Influenced By: Woody Herman Chick Webb Sonny Greer Gene Krupa Jo Jones More >> Followers: Cozy Cole Joe Morello Chico Hamilton J.C. Heard Charlie Persip More >>

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