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BUDDY RICH

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  • Genre: Jazz

    Location LA, California, US

    Profile Views: 218656

    Last Login: 7/6/2008

    Member Since 8/18/2005

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    THIS TRIBUTE PAGE HONORING BUDDY RICH, is approved of and endorsed by Buddy’s daughter, Cathy Rich. .... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .... ..Bernard "Buddy" Rich (September 30, 1917 April 2, 1987) was an American jazz drummer and bandleader. Rich was billed as "the world’s greatest drummer" and was known for his virtuosic technique, power, speed and ability to improvise. He was born to Jewish parents in Brooklyn, New York on September 30, 1917. It was his father who initially realized Buddy’s talent for rhythm, when Buddy could keep a steady beat with a drumstick at the age of one. He began playing drums in vaudeville when he was 18 months old, billed as "Traps the Drum Wonder". At the peak of Rich’s childhood career, he was the second-highest paid child entertainer in the world. At 11 he was performing as a bandleader. He received no formal drum instruction and, in fact, denounced all instruction (believing it would actually degrade his gift for music). And he never engaged in practicing drums, stating that all the practice he needed, he derived by his performances. Though he was considered among the most original and creative drummers with few peers, he has been quoted as expressing great admiration for and drawing influence from the playing of Chick Webb, Gene Krupa, and Jo Jones, among a few others. In 1937 he entered jazz with Joe Marsala’s group, then played with Bunny Berigan (1938), Artie Shaw (1939), Tommy Dorsey (19391942, 1945, 19541955), Benny Carter (1942), Harry James (19531956), Les Brown, Charlie Ventura, and Jazz at the Philharmonic, as well as leading his own band and performing with all-star groups. For most of the period from 1966 until his death, he led a successful big band in an era when the popularity of big bands had waned from its peak in the 1930s and 40s. His most popular performance was a big band arrangement of West Side Story. His version of The Beat Goes On (originally by Sonny and Cher) with Rich’s then 12 years old daughter Cathy was also remarkable. Though Buddy was typically a helpful and friendly man, he was also known to have a short temper. In many instances, he took advantage of the fact he was so highly respected. He threatened to fire band members many times. However, he rarely actually did. Buddy Rich died April 2, 1987. Reportedly, among his last words prior to surgery when asked by a nurse if he was allergic to anything were, "Yes ... country music!" He is interred in the Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery in Los Angeles, California... .. .. .. .. .... .."The drum Battle" Gene Krupa & Buddy Rich...... .. .. .. .. ...... .. I edited my profile with ..Thomas’ Myspace Editor V4.4..

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  • Spirits Of Another Day

     Thank you for the friendship ! Peace from Sunny Detroit City !   http://www.facebook.com/spiritsofanotherday

    3 months ago
  • Jeff Moats

      Hi, I would like to invite you to visit my FB music page. www.facebook.com/pages/Jeff-Moats-Music. I'm looking forward to hearing from you. - Jeff Moats

    3 months ago
  • JANCREE

    Hi JANCREE Friends, Fans & Supporters,

    watch Jancree perform the Jimi Hendrix classic track
    "Gypsy Eyes" live on stage http://youtu.be/OsptOdVePcY.
    Send us your feedback if you find the time ...

    Many thanks, rocking winter greets from Germany
    & all the best for 2013 from JANCREE!

    Hi JANCREE Freunde, Fans & Supporters,
    schaut euch die Live Performance des Jimi Hendrix Klassikers
    "Gypsy Eyes" an http://youtu.be/OsptOdVePcY.
    Wenn's die Zeit erlaubt, schreibt uns, wie's gefällt ...

    Vielen Dank, rockige Wintergrüße & das Allerbeste für 2013 von JANCREE!

    Finde Jancree also on:
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    http://www.reverbnation.com/Jancree
     

    5 months ago
  • Richard Harris


    Do you TRUST this man Buddy?
     

    "JACKSON'S LOVE - FOR THE LOVE OF A CHILD" - MY BRAND NEW CD - HAS JUST BEEN RECORDED - WATCH FOR IT SOON @ www.RichardHarrisLive.com

    TODAY'S THOUGHT IS ABOUT MITT ROMNEY'S AMERICA ...

    "I'm not concerned about the very poor."

    "Corporations are people."

    "My job is not to worry about those people.  I’ll never
    convince them they should take personal responsibility
    and care for their lives."

    ~ Mitt Romney

    IF A FREE SOCIETY CANNOT HELP THE MANY WHO ARE

    POOR, IT CANNOT SAVE THE FEW WHO ARE RICH!

    ~ John F. Kennedy

    With LOVE, RESPECT, and PEACE my friend,

    Richard

    www.RichardHarrisLive.com

    Please take a minute and give my music a listen!

    MY ALBUM "LOVE'S SWEET SONG" HAS BEEN NOMINATED FOR A WAMMIE AWARD AS JAZZ ALBUM OF THE YEAR! LISTEN TO SOME SWEET SOUNDS - AVAILABLE @ www.RichardHarrisLive.com

    6 months ago
  • SebassO

     http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Br5HuispG9Q&feature=plcp

    7 months ago
  • Dario

     thank you, ciao

    7 months ago
  • Richard Harris


    Something to THINK ABOUT TODAY Buddy!
     

    "JACKSON'S LOVE - FOR THE LOVE OF A CHILD" -  MY BRAND NEW CD - HAS JUST BEEN RECORDED - WATCH FOR IT SOON @ www.RichardHarrisLive.com

    TODAY'S THOUGHT IS ABOUT TECHNOLOGY ...

    “It has become APPALLINGLY OBVIOUS

    that our TECHNOLOGY

    has EXCEEDED our HUMANITY.”

    ~ Albert Einstein

    TECHNOLOGY MAKES IT POSSIBLE FOR US TO

    GAIN CONTROL OVER EVERYTHING ~ EXCEPT

    OUR TECHNOLOGY.

     With LOVE, RESPECT, and PEACE, my friend

    Richard

    www.RichardHarrisLive.com

    Please take a minute and give my music a listen!

    MY ALBUM "LOVE'S SWEET SONG" HAS BEEN NOMINATED FOR A WAMMIE AWARD AS JAZZ ALBUM OF THE YEAR! LISTEN TO SOME SWEET SOUNDS - AVAILABLE @ www.RichardHarrisLive.com

    7 months ago
  • Michael Ray

    ~SEPTEMBER 8, 2012  Sensational Saturday Buddy!
     
    ( Please Click On Picture )

    Michael Ray, Jeff FenHolt-Lead Singer Black Sabbath, and He Performed Jesus Christ Superstar Around the World. Reggie Vinson-Alice Cooper's Guitar Player, Reggie co Wrote Smokin In The Boys Room & Billion Dollar Babies. We've Played to Many PACKED Auditoriums

    You Are One of 53,607 Friends That Always Come Through Faithfully. We are In AWE!  THANK YOU FOR YOUR COMMENTS!

    The WEEKEND is HERE! Are You Do Anything FUN?

    Steve and I are Performing Twice in SCOTTSDALE and PHOENIX Arizona!

    Buddy We Love and Appreciate YOU. Please Come NOW to Our Myspace Page and Enjoy Our Music. :)

    http://www.Myspace.com/MichaelRayPiano

    Buddy Rock On...Life Is GOOD!!
    Your Friends,
    Michael Ray and My Brother Stephen


    Please Also Check Out Our Official Web-Site...
    50% Of The Profits Go To Feed The Hungry.
    http://www.MichaelRayPiano.com

    .

    8 months ago
  • Richard Harris


    PositiveThoughts attract Positive People into your Life Buddy!
     

    "JACKSON'S LOVE - FOR THE LOVE OF A CHILD" -  MY BRAND NEW CD - HAS JUST BEEN RECORDED - WATCH FOR IT SOON @ www.RichardHarrisLive.com

    TODAY'S THOUGHT IS ABOUT POSITIVE THINKING ...

    "To think negatively is like taking a WEAKENING DRUG.

    When you say, "I CAN'T" and EXPECT THE WORST,

    you become WEAK and UNHAPPY.   When you say

    "I CAN", and EXPECT SUCCESS, you fill yourself with

    CONFIDENCE and HAPPINESS."

    ~ Remez Sasson

    CLEAR THOUGHTS PRODUCE CLEAR RESULTS!

    With LOVE, RESPECT, and PEACE my friend,

    Richard

    www.RichardHarrisLive.com

    Please take a minute and give my music a listen!

    MY ALBUM "LOVE'S SWEET SONG" HAS BEEN NOMINATED FOR A WAMMIE AWARD AS JAZZ ALBUM OF THE YEAR! LISTEN TO SOME SWEET SOUNDS - AVAILABLE @ www.RichardHarrisLive.com

    8 months ago
  • Michael Ray

    ~SEPT. 1, 2012  Buddy Happy Labor Day Weekend!
     
    ( PLEASE CLICK ON PICTURE )

    HAPPY LABOR DAY WEEKEND :)
    And if You are not in the USA,
    May Your Weekend be AMAZING!!!

    Summer is Almost over, School is Back in Session.
    Time is ROLLING by Fast. :) ENJOY Every DAY!!

    We want to Thank You for Being a GREAT
    Part of Our SITE. Over 165,000 Friends Have
    JOINED With us on this Journey, THE LAST 12 MONTHS!


    OFFICIAL WEBSITE
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    MYSPACE WEBSITE ~ 53,500 FRIENDS
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    FACEBOOK MUSIC PAGE ~ 42,000 FANS
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    YOUTUBE CHANNEL ~ 71,100 FRIENDS
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    REVERBNATION WEBSITE 
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    OUR CD "CAN I RUN TO YOU", HAS BEEN RELEASED.
    CD'S BOUGHT DIRECTLY FROM "US" ON OUR OFFICIAL WEBSITE,
    WILL GET "SIGNED CD'S.  50% OF THE PROFITS WE'RE DONATING TO FEED THE HUNGRY. NOT ONLY GET SOME ROMANTIC MUSIC, BUT KNOW  YOU ARE HELPING THOSE THAT ARE IN NEED.


    PLEASE CLICK THIS LINK NOW!!

    http://www.michaelraypiano.com

    Buddy Rock On...LIFE IS GOOD!!!

    Your Friends,
    Michael Ray and My Brother Stephen!!

    http://www.michaelraypiano.com
    `

     
     

    8 months ago
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