Post by Erik Rupp on Dec 2, 2009 0:23:34 GMT -5
I had the good fortune of catching Buddy Rich live several times as a kid and a teenager. If you've ever heard or read about his drumming ability all I can say is that to see him live was simply amazing. He was every bit as great as you've heard or read - and then some!
His stick speed was fantastic, and his technique was phenomenal. He had such stick control - I couldn't begin to even attempt what he did back when I was playing drums.
One other thing that should be mentioned - Buddy's band was always the hottest, tightest, most powerful, and most dynamic big band around. He demanded a lot of the guys in his band.
Here are some great clips of Buddy in action...
His stick speed was fantastic, and his technique was phenomenal. He had such stick control - I couldn't begin to even attempt what he did back when I was playing drums.
One other thing that should be mentioned - Buddy's band was always the hottest, tightest, most powerful, and most dynamic big band around. He demanded a lot of the guys in his band.
Here are some great clips of Buddy in action...