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 Buddy Rich was born on September 30, 1917 in Brooklyn, New York, USA. He was an actor, known for Whiplash (2014), Motherless Brooklyn (2019) and Ship Ahoy (1942). He was previously married to Marie Allison. He died on April 2, 1987 in Santa Monica, California, USA.
Bio:
Buddy Rich was born on September 30, 1917 in Brooklyn, New York, USA. He was an actor, known for Whiplash (2014), Motherless Brooklyn (2019) and Ship Ahoy (1942). He was previously married to Marie Allison. He died on April 2, 1987 in Santa Monica, California, USA.
Tivia:
While being prepared for surgery in the hospital, he was asked by a nurse if he was allergic to anything. He replied, "Only country music".Was widely regarded as the greatest jazz drummer in the world during his time.Gained fame as a drummer in swing bands and jazz bands.Held a black belt in karate.Could not read music.Notoriously short-tempered, he often clashed with other volatile stars, including Frank Sinatra. On TV chat shows he had a reputation for insulting or acerbic remarks, particularly regarding pop singers he found wanting.Started playing drums at the age of two. He was than known as "Traps the drum wonder"Despite his perfectionism, he claimed to not practice very often and didn't believe it held as much value as other musicians did.Was one of the highest paid sidemen in the jazz field when he left Harry James in 1966 to start his own big band.His personalized license plate read, "B RICH".His wife Marie was a dancer and showgirl. They married in 1952 and had one daughter, Cathy Rich, in 1954.Inducted into the Percussive Arts Society Hall of Fame in 1986.Formed a sextet in April 1974 that played at his own nightclub, "Buddy's Place", on New York's Second Avenue.A big early influence on Phil Collins, who bought his live album "Swingin' New Big Band" in 1966. After reading Rich's opinion on the importance of hi-hats, Collins stopped using two bass drums and started using the hi-hat. Roger Taylor from Queen has also paid tribute, saying, "Of just sheer technique, he's the best I've ever seen".Had no formal music training.Inducted into the Big Band and Jazz Hall of Fame in 1981.Served in the US Marine Corps as a combat instructor.Started as a child tap dancer on Broadway at the age of four. Subsequently performed in vaudeville (also as a drummer) and formed his own band at the age of 11. Was hired by Joe Marsala in 1937 and, during the swing era, played drums in the bands of Artie Shaw, Bunny Berigan, Benny Carter, Harry James and Tommy Dorsey.Cousin of Jonathan Haze.Biography in: "The Scribner Encyclopedia of American Lives". Volume Two, 1986-1990, pages 728-729. New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1999.See also The Buddy Rich Big Band and Buddy Rich and His Orchestra for additional credits.Once was given a black eye by Dusty Springfield when the two of them got into a heated argument when they collaborated together.Used to be a drummer with Artie Shaw. |
| Name: |
Buddy Rich |
Type: |
Actor,Music Department,Soundtrack (IMDB) |
| Area: |
All World |
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IMDB |
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Business scope: |
Actor,Music Department,Soundtrack |
| Products for sale: |
Actor,Music Department,Soundtrack |
| Last update: |
2024-07-01 04:20:07 |
| Biography: |
Buddy Rich was born on September 30, 1917 in Brooklyn, New York, USA. He was an actor, known for Whiplash (2014), Motherless Brooklyn (2019) and Ship Ahoy (1942). He was previously married to Marie Allison. He died on April 2, 1987 in Santa Monica, C |
| Trivia: |
While being prepared for surgery in the hospital, he was asked by a nurse if he was allergic to anything. He replied, "Only country music".Was widely regarded as the greatest jazz drummer in the world during his time.Gained fame as a drummer in swing bands and jazz bands.Held a black belt in karate.Could not read music.Notoriously short-tempered, he often clashed with other volatile stars, including Frank Sinatra. On TV chat shows he had a reputation for insulting or acerbic remarks, particularly regarding pop singers he found wanting.Started playing drums at the age of two. He was than known as "Traps the drum wonder"Despite his perfectionism, he claimed to not practice very often and didn't believe it held as much value as other musicians did.Was one of the highest paid sidemen in the jazz field when he left Harry James in 1966 to start his own big band.His personalized license plate read, "B RICH".His wife Marie was a dancer and showgirl. They married in 1952 and had one daughter, Cathy Rich, in 1954.Inducted into the Percussive Arts Society Hall of Fame in 1986.Formed a sextet in April 1974 that played at his own nightclub, "Buddy's Place", on New York's Second Avenue.A big early influence on Phil Collins, who bought his live album "Swingin' New Big Band" in 1966. After reading Rich's opinion on the importance of hi-hats, Collins stopped using two bass drums and started using the hi-hat. Roger Taylor from Queen has also paid tribute, saying, "Of just sheer technique, he's the best I've ever seen".Had no formal music training.Inducted into the Big Band and Jazz Hall of Fame in 1981.Served in the US Marine Corps as a combat instructor.Started as a child tap dancer on Broadway at the age of four. Subsequently performed in vaudeville (also as a drummer) and formed his own band at the age of 11. Was hired by Joe Marsala in 1937 and, during the swing era, played drums in the bands of Artie Shaw, Bunny Berigan, Benny Carter, Harry James and Tommy Dorsey.Cousin of Jonathan Haze.Biography in: "The Scribner Encyclopedia of American Lives". Volume Two, 1986-1990, pages 728-729. New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1999.See also The Buddy Rich Big Band and Buddy Rich and His Orchestra for additional credits.Once was given a black eye by Dusty Springfield when the two of them got into a heated argument when they collaborated together.Used to be a drummer with Artie Shaw. |
| Quotes: |
[about close friend legendary drummer Gene Krupa] Gene was the first one who made it possible for guys like me to become popular--to be noticed. We all owe him a great deal of gratitude.
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Ringo Starr was adequate. No more than that.
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There is no greatest or fastest in music. It's just impossible. There probably is a boy somewhere in Idaho that no one's ever heard of who's probably better than anyone else.
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I don't put much emphasis on practice, anyhow. I think it's a fallacy to believe that the more you practice, the better you become. You can only get better by playing. You can sit in a basement with a set of drums and practice rudiments all day long, but unless you play with a band, you won't learn style, technique and taste, and you won't learn how to play with a band and for a band. Once you get a job, any kind of job, it's an opportunity to develop. And practice, besides that, is boring. I know music teachers who tell their students to practice three, four, six hours a day. If you can't get what you want after one hour of practice, you're not going to get it in four days.
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I don't care about notes. I care about time. If you're in my band, you must play my time. |
| Salaries: |
Las Vegas Nights (1941) - $15 /day |
| Job title: |
Actor,Music Department,Soundtrack |
| Others works: |
CD: "Stick It" (RCA)
CD: "Time Being: The Amazing Buddy Rich" (RCA)
(June 7, 1956) Guested on the daytime television program "Red Rowe's Get Together". |
| Spouse: |
Marie Allison (April 24, 1953 - April 2, 1987) (his death, 1 child) |
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