Think about what you just saw- now add he wearing a suit, he's older, and he had a heart attack during the performance- that is why he is the GOAT!!! His left hand is amazing!!!
Right before he died the nurse who prepped him for surgery asked him “Is there anything you can’t take?” And his last words on earth were “Yeah, country music”.
I don't know where you guys are coming up with this absurd stuff. I've been listening to Buddy Rich since the mid 60's. I've heard all the stories... I've heard he smoked weed, but never ever that he was using coke! You need to listen to the old recordings of buddy playing snare drum as a little kid, incredible!! You going to tell us he was using then?
They say he's the best jazz drummer ever, HE WAS THE BEST DRUMMER EVER...he even said there was no use for country and rock...through him, the drums went everywhere...great respect to him and the LFR FAM FOR RECOGNIZING THE GREATNESS
Buddy is the greatest of all time because he could do things that simply couldn't be done by any other drummer, regardless of the greatness of that drummer. He was a child prodigy who took his God-given talents to the highest level imaginable. This is a guy who never took lessons, didn't read music and never set foot in a music school and was a genius at what he did, the likes of which will never be seen again.
Absolutely, he does things that no one has ever duplicated nor will ever… as a drummer, we all have our little things to give us our own unique style…..
@@WARdROBEPlaysWWII well.. for good or bad , buddy was outspoken about how he was able to keep it up while in his 60s... cocaine. Totally serious. He loved to get a coke buzz before going on
@@jadezee6316 back in the day the coke was pure. They didn't use paint thinner and cement lye. It basically have you a 20 minute good buzz that you could go right to sleep after. So lots and lots of people saw it as a harmless drug no worse than a glass of wine
Saw buddy at the riverboat in bottom of empire state building in 1967. Inspired me to play drums. Man is amazing. One thing is, he rarely practices. Natural talent. Also can't read music but can play by memory.
Buddy Rich was a jazz/big band drummer. Drummers of all genres look up to him. He was commonly refer to as the best drummer who ever lived. His skills were amazing!
Thanks for the appreciation for Buddy. BTW, wearing a suit was common with the older drummers of the Big Band, jazz and bebop era. Roach, Papa Philly Jones, Jo Jones, Blakey, Clarke, Denzil Best, Bellson, Chick Webb, Krupa, and even Haynes who in later years had a more relaxed look. Anyway, Great Reaction!
No gimmicks. No fancy pedals, no fancy anything. A straight kit, simple drum kit. Tight snare, the man was literally one of a kind. The most raw talent in drums. He never practiced, started playing as a baby and could follow rythmn. His only real practice was with a band. He could learn a piece in one listen. Unbelievable, swing era drummer.
Gene Krupa and Louis Bellison gigged in suits, too. As did every pro big band drummer along with every pro big band musician in the '20s, '30s, '40s, '50s, '60s and beyond. There were professions, not bullshit high school jive artists.
When asked who was their biggest inspiration to play the drums was, without hesitation John Bonham, Keith Moon and Phil Collins each declared "Buddy Rich".
Always love to watch a Buddy reaction. I met buddy in 1968 when I was 15. I still have the autograph proudly framed on my wall. He was beyond compare. His speed and precision was legendary. Note: Left hand - proper grip. Match grip only when needed.
My dad played in the Buddy Rich Big Band-Buddy sounds incredible-but god help you if you set up his trap set wrong-or touched it. lol My dad has so many ridiculous stories-He played with The Buddy Rich Big Band from 1969-1970. I have an audio cassette somewhere, that my dad made of Buddy ranting about something on their tour bus-I need to transfer it to digital. lol
@@charlesbeam4450 Pearl has really nice sounding drum sets in all price ranges, also Sound Percussion both are great brand names from beginner to expert
@@johnablamsky5242 Pearl has the best for your money! Their lower level sets have a great sound! I own a Pearl set and love it! Had it since the early nineties!
Buddy Rich was great, as was his "arch-rival" Gene Krupa. However, the best drummer, perhaps ever, was Neil Peart of the Prog Metal trio band RUSH. The instrumental song "YYZ" will blow your mind. All three members of the group are master musicians, Alex Lifeson (Guitar), Geddy Lee (Vocals/Bass/Synthisizer/Keyboards) formed the band in 1969, and after the first album the original d rummer left due to health issues, and Neil Peart took over on the drum kit. Neil was known as "The Professor" and soon after he not only was the Master of the Drumkit , he was writing the songs. RUSH is a very, ver deep rabbit hole, and it is some of the most amazing music I have ever heard in my almost 50 years on this mudball rotating around the sun. RUSH's magnum opus "2112" is a seven part, 21 minute song, and you'll be amazed by it. Please, check out RUSH soon ... you are missing out
It is not possible to play the drums to this level without using the traditional grip,it enables a balance of left/right co-ordination and ease of movement around the drums and cymbals that the match grip rarely achieves. The traditional grip has a magic that is hard to put into words, buddy rich is in complete control of every aspect of what he is doing with the sticks. Older drummers who play traditional grip can out play younger drummers simply because the technique flows better and does not rely so much on physical strength. Watch many older drummers using traditional grip, there is not much body movement, it’s all about the grip and wrist/finger strength. It’s harder to master when learning but although no longer fashionable, worth the effort.
Still one of my favourite music anecdotes was from when Buddy was in hospital towards the end of his life, and if it isn't true, it ought to be because it captures his abrasive humour. Nurse: Mr Rich, is anything causing you discomfort? Buddy: Yeah... Country & Western music.
He actually had a heart attack during this performance and still finished. You can see it in his face about halfway through. Went straight to the hospital afterwards. Incredible. He was a jazz drummer, not a rock drummer.
When most top drummers of the last fifty years are asked who they look up to or were influenced by, Buddy Rich makes the short list. It’s often said if you want to play like your hero musician find out who influenced them and study that person.
I didn't know you could be a drummer of any sort, and have not heard of Buddy Rich. But I'm glad you Young bloods are seeing where all ur chops originated from
This was my first time seeing Buddy Rich play! Thanks for the experience! Your commentary is always phenomenal, with and without your children!😎 After the first viewing on your commentary of Neil Peart's drum solo 2004 in Frankfurt, I immediately "hit that subscribe button, right there, Jack"! "Hit That Thangg"!
Awesome video guys. Buddy was an undeniable game-changer. If you get a chance check his drum battle against Animal from the Muppet Show. Very fun watch.
Buddy was born in 1917 this was Concert of The Americas in 1982. He was 65 years old here. But he had a few heart attacks along the way before this and back problems that required surgery and smoked and ate a ton of chocolate. Aside from all that stuff, Buddy Rich was the Greatest Natural Drummer in The History of The World. I know of people that say he's over-rated, but unless you know who the man has played with and the history of his extremely tough life from Vaudeville on to break free to World Acclaim, then you don't know what you're talking about.
In 'Drummin Men' by Burt Korall, Buddy Rich says this about Papa Jo Jones: "I loved what Jo did and how he felt. His playing was innovative. Anyone who plays drums or supposedly appreciates drumming should experience Jo Jones".
Yeah he is the goat. There are others from his time who were also amazing, but he the big one. Early rock drummers were obsessed with him. Then later drummers were obsessed with earlier drummers, and so then they went to the OG too.
Buddy comes from the time when you had a smaller kit and had to make it sound big. He sure does. You like drums, you also said you like the swing era. Try Woody Herman's Sing Sing Sing. You have heard it in movies and other places. The song is from so long ago, it was recorded onto a 78RPM two-sided record, half the song on each side. The drummer on that if you can find the video of them playing, is using a very SMALL drum kit you would get a kid who is just staring out.
Buddy was mainly a jazz drummer from way back but he could play anything, and what they say in other comments about his mile heart attack during this solo is 100% true, he talked about it in an interview.
Buddy was 65 years old at the time. He died in 1987 when he was 70. This was part of Sinatra’s Concert For The Americas in 1982 in the Dominican Republic. A short time later Rich underwent open heart surgery and recovered well.
I love buddy's touch and his tone which so many great jazz modern drummers have not developed more than his speed or = well you no what I mean . Nice show guys you are fun and young
Buddy had a minor heart attack during this solo he's the GOAT modern day super man photographic memory never practiced took lessons or could read music drummers today would be lost without Buddy Rich
He was having a heart attack during this performance (for real). He began his career at 18 months old as the 2nd highest paid child entertainer in the world. He could play like this at 11 years old. Completely self taught.
Buddy had a heart attack and his daughter got him to hospital...he was also a US Marine during WWII....he was a Judo instructor for 1st Marines....he had a bad temper because he expected perfection from every performance...he loved his fans! Neil P from RUSH loved Buddy and took over as lead drummer after his passing....kept the band on tour
Very rich was born in 1917, this was played when he was 57 years old. He played for over 60 years. You cannot hear him, but watch his mouth, he’s growling. He always grilled when he played. Most of the time you can’t hear it but every so often some pieces you can hear him growing in the background…. He never learn to read music. He was born playing the drums. You need to listen to the whole thing without interruption to get the full affect. With intermissions, your adrenaline stops and starts. If you listen to it complete from start to finish you’re just as tired as he is.
You don’t even see the sticks after a couple moments. Buddy either makes you wanna learn or make you embarrassed lol you all are amazing. Music is colorless, and so should we be #ALLLIVESMATTER #COLORDOESNTMATTER
You started at the very top! Yes, there are so many amazing drummers today, standing on the shoulders of Buddy and Gene Krupa, Art Blakey. The drum set is fairly new, compared to other instruments and it's an American instrument, not drums but the drumset.
Honest to God, I may not have ever laughed as loud as I just did when Junior asks about nunchucks. Having thought about it I'm pretty sure the answer is yes. It breaks my heart that they had to rush him to the hospital right after this performance, but he survived
He even had a stick in his left hand under that high hat - he also had a heart attack during that solo, went straight to the hospital after this performance..
Buddy had a heatstroke during this. It was filmed in the Dominican Republic and the temp was in the 90s. Not long after he wound up getting a quadruple bypass.
Not sure if the young man is your lil bro or son.. But he made a great point.. my pops played drums for a great band in the 60s.. he can REALLY PLAY..and he gives all credit to his h.s. days playing drums for the marching band. Says it taught him everything about timing.
Carl Palmer and Billy Cobham are still alive. Carl Palmer is more of a prog rock drummer but when younger his style of soloing was very similar to Buddy's, you could see the inspiration. And of course he could play with a jazzy feel too. Cobham is a jazz rock drummer but he also matched intricate drum arrangements/compositions with blistering fast and powerful solos, I think in terms of drum solos Cobham was technically better than Palmer, and although Cobham sometimes did very creative stuff, the sheer power of Buddy's supernatural physical talent is impossible to overlook. Buddy is a freak, Peart can't hold a candle in terms of drum soloing. And in terms of performance, Peart did more quantity of complex arrangements but Buddy's big band arrangements and compositions could go from relatively simple like a radio-friendly Sinatra song to super complex like this big band arrangement of the West Side Story Suite. I am certain many top rock and jazz drummers would not be able to pull off this exact rendition of that arrangement the way Buddy did, and that includes Peart. Buddy was one true freak of nature, remember he started as a drumming child prodigy aged 4 and was already drumming like this since the 40s, way earlier than the other freaks like Cobham or Colaiuta who started appearing 15-20 years later at least. Even nowadays, I don't think I've ever seen a drummer that can equal Buddy's physical capacity to consistently improvise and solo like that. It is mind blowing, it's like outta nowhere Lebron/Jordan (take your pick) were born like 40 years before their time and even nowadays nobody could still surpass them even if they were still playing aged 70.
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"Buddy Rich was not of this world when it came to his drumming skills. One word describes him: GOAT."
I agree, like Whitney Houston, he is another Alien...
Think about what you just saw- now add he wearing a suit, he's older, and he had a heart attack during the performance- that is why he is the GOAT!!! His left hand is amazing!!!
Right before he died the nurse who prepped him for surgery asked him “Is there anything you can’t take?” And his last words on earth were “Yeah, country music”.
Some say Buddy made a deal with the Devil. No one knows what Buddy got, but the Devil got drum lessons.
Jajahaja this made me laugh out loud LMAO
That's f'ing hilarious!
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I don't know where you guys are coming up with this absurd stuff. I've been listening to Buddy Rich since the mid 60's. I've heard all the stories... I've heard he smoked weed, but never ever that he was using coke! You need to listen to the old recordings of buddy playing snare drum as a little kid, incredible!! You going to tell us he was using then?
They say he's the best jazz drummer ever, HE WAS THE BEST DRUMMER EVER...he even said there was no use for country and rock...through him, the drums went everywhere...great respect to him and the LFR FAM FOR RECOGNIZING THE GREATNESS
Buddy is the greatest of all time because he could do things that simply couldn't be done by any other drummer, regardless of the greatness of that drummer. He was a child prodigy who took his God-given talents to the highest level imaginable. This is a guy who never took lessons, didn't read music and never set foot in a music school and was a genius at what he did, the likes of which will never be seen again.
The Flash be like "Chill, bro"
Absolutely, he does things that no one has ever duplicated nor will ever… as a drummer, we all have our little things to give us our own unique style…..
He may have had the fastest left hand of any modern musician.
He had a heart attack during this performance and powered right through it! He's a legend!
Seriously? That is crazy. I was going to mention that he’s older doing this as well.
@@WARdROBEPlaysWWII well.. for good or bad , buddy was outspoken about how he was able to keep it up while in his 60s... cocaine. Totally serious. He loved to get a coke buzz before going on
@@joshythehand2960 I figured something had to be to driving his hands to move as fast as pistons in a running motor. Same for John Bonham.
@@joshythehand2960 they all took speed.....
@@jadezee6316 back in the day the coke was pure. They didn't use paint thinner and cement lye. It basically have you a 20 minute good buzz that you could go right to sleep after. So lots and lots of people saw it as a harmless drug no worse than a glass of wine
Best drummer ever
Period
Saw buddy at the riverboat in bottom of empire state building in 1967. Inspired me to play drums. Man is amazing. One thing is, he rarely practices. Natural talent. Also can't read music but can play by memory.
Buddy Rich is the GOAT of ALL drummers period!!! No other drummer even begins to compare, they're not even worthy to hold his sticks!!!
Buddy Rich was a jazz/big band drummer. Drummers of all genres look up to him. He was commonly refer to as the best drummer who ever lived. His skills were amazing!
they say buddy rich is your favorite drummers favorite drummer!
Best drummer ever
All my heros and legends are not even in the same league as this man. He is sooo sick!!! My all time favs.
Thanks for the appreciation for Buddy. BTW, wearing a suit was common with the older drummers of the Big Band, jazz and bebop era. Roach, Papa Philly Jones, Jo Jones, Blakey, Clarke, Denzil Best, Bellson, Chick Webb, Krupa, and even Haynes who in later years had a more relaxed look. Anyway, Great Reaction!
No gimmicks. No fancy pedals, no fancy anything. A straight kit, simple drum kit. Tight snare, the man was literally one of a kind. The most raw talent in drums. He never practiced, started playing as a baby and could follow rythmn. His only real practice was with a band. He could learn a piece in one listen. Unbelievable, swing era drummer.
For me it’s Tony, but to each their own
@@Tony_Williams_Right_HandTony who? From what band?
@@Ian_Upchurch tony Williams bruv. Most known from his stint in Miles Davis’s Second Great Quintet in the late 60’s
@@Tony_Williams_Right_Hand idk who that is I’m sorry
@@Ian_Upchurch very well
Bless you guys!
You just featured the POPE of all drummers!!!
Every drummer has been taught the
“Buddy Rich Style”!!!
EVERYONE!!!
He is “THE LEGEND”👊
Been a lot of great drummers, but NOBODY like Buddy. Truly the best drummer of all time!
In a Tuxedo...one of the worlds best drummers...he will be missed by many of us...
I still can’t fathom playing that type of visceral energy and control while wearing a 3 piece suit! Crazy!!
Gene Krupa and Louis Bellison gigged in suits, too. As did every pro big band drummer along with every pro big band musician in the '20s, '30s, '40s, '50s, '60s and beyond. There were professions, not bullshit high school jive artists.
When asked who was their biggest inspiration to play the drums was, without hesitation John Bonham, Keith Moon and Phil Collins each declared "Buddy Rich".
Always love to watch a Buddy reaction. I met buddy in 1968 when I was 15. I still have the autograph proudly framed on my wall. He was beyond compare. His speed and precision was legendary. Note: Left hand - proper grip. Match grip only when needed.
He actually had a mild heart attack during this solo. Look it up.
He had a heat stroke, not a heart attack (regardless of what Cathy says).
@@thecrippledrummer he had a Drum stroke.
Thats why its impossible
My dad played in the Buddy Rich Big Band-Buddy sounds incredible-but god help you if you set up his trap set wrong-or touched it. lol My dad has so many ridiculous stories-He played with The Buddy Rich Big Band from 1969-1970. I have an audio cassette somewhere, that my dad made of Buddy ranting about something on their tour bus-I need to transfer it to digital. lol
He was a tyrant. Demanded excellence from everyone
It use to be on TH-cam
at a very young age my drum teacher said "if you can play jazz, you can play anything" that's where I first heard of buddy rich among other greats
Hey bro what is a nice drum set for a somewhat beginner i use to play for a church
@@charlesbeam4450 Pearl has really nice sounding drum sets in all price ranges, also Sound Percussion both are great brand names from beginner to expert
@@johnablamsky5242 thanks. alot bro my pastor let me use the drum set from his church its called a pacific
@@charlesbeam4450 pacific is also a good brand, i've learned it's not what you have but what you can do with it
@@johnablamsky5242 Pearl has the best for your money! Their lower level sets have a great sound! I own a Pearl set and love it! Had it since the early nineties!
Buddy Rich was great, as was his "arch-rival" Gene Krupa. However, the best drummer, perhaps ever, was Neil Peart of the Prog Metal trio band RUSH. The instrumental song "YYZ" will blow your mind. All three members of the group are master musicians, Alex Lifeson (Guitar), Geddy Lee (Vocals/Bass/Synthisizer/Keyboards) formed the band in 1969, and after the first album the original d rummer left due to health issues, and Neil Peart took over on the drum kit. Neil was known as "The Professor" and soon after he not only was the Master of the Drumkit , he was writing the songs. RUSH is a very, ver deep rabbit hole, and it is some of the most amazing music I have ever heard in my almost 50 years on this mudball rotating around the sun. RUSH's magnum opus "2112" is a seven part, 21 minute song, and you'll be amazed by it. Please, check out RUSH soon ... you are missing out
Had the pleasure of seeing him in person. None like him. Was the greatest drummer ever.
There will never be another Buddy Rich the way he was. Pioneer, legend, the goat.
This one you should have reacted too >>>>>Buddy Rich Talk of the Town 1969 "West Side Story"
It is not possible to play the drums to this level without using the traditional grip,it enables a balance of left/right co-ordination and ease of movement around the drums and cymbals that the match grip rarely achieves. The traditional grip has a magic that is hard to put into words, buddy rich is in complete control of every aspect of what he is doing with the sticks. Older drummers who play traditional grip can out play younger drummers simply because the technique flows better and does not rely so much on physical strength. Watch many older drummers using traditional grip, there is not much body movement, it’s all about the grip and wrist/finger strength. It’s harder to master when learning but although no longer fashionable, worth the effort.
Buddy Rich was and is the best drummer that ever lived!!!
When you band is the Buddy Rich orchestra it says evreyting!🤯👌
Still one of my favourite music anecdotes was from when Buddy was in hospital towards the end of his life, and if it isn't true, it ought to be because it captures his abrasive humour.
Nurse: Mr Rich, is anything causing you discomfort?
Buddy: Yeah... Country & Western music.
He was an enigma. Nobody really know's much about him
You mean the JORDAN of drumming young guy
hahahah
No... Buddy rich was alive before Jordan
Jordan is the Buddy Rich of basketball....
@@AetigmaFacade fair enough
Hahaha yessss 😇
Enjoyed your reaction, you guys are funny, really had a great time and yes Buddy Rich is an insanely talented drummer.
He actually had a heart attack during this performance and still finished. You can see it in his face about halfway through. Went straight to the hospital afterwards. Incredible. He was a jazz drummer, not a rock drummer.
When most top drummers of the last fifty years are asked who they look up to or were influenced by, Buddy Rich makes the short list. It’s often said if you want to play like your hero musician find out who influenced them and study that person.
I saw Buddy live in 1970 it was like watching GOD putting the anointing on this blessed superman he also had incredible charisma
I didn't know you could be a drummer of any sort, and have not heard of Buddy Rich. But I'm glad you Young bloods are seeing where all ur chops originated from
Buddy is regarded as being in the top three drummers of all time. He was also a Black belt in Karate. Buddy was a Bad man.
Always gives me delicious shivers down my spine - even at this age, he playing so fucking awesome!
Anyone who says Buddy was “one of the best” doesn’t have a clue. There was Buddy…then there’s everyone else. 🥁
He is not comparable to all the other human beigns...it's simply a fucking alien with the best left hand I have ever seen...
This was my first time seeing Buddy Rich play! Thanks for the experience! Your commentary is always phenomenal, with and without your children!😎 After the first viewing on your commentary of Neil Peart's drum solo 2004 in Frankfurt, I immediately "hit that subscribe button, right there, Jack"! "Hit That Thangg"!
Hey man, not even his best
Saw him live in 86 or 87 at New Orleans Jazz Fest. Saw Max Roach or Art Blakey the same year- amazing!
Awesome video guys. Buddy was an undeniable game-changer. If you get a chance check his drum battle against Animal from the Muppet Show. Very fun watch.
Johnny Carson had a set of drums Buddy gave him - it was his prized possession he played every day.
4:47 Funny you should say that because Buddy Rich actually held a black belt in karate.
Saw Buddy Rich numerous times. The man was bad! bad! bad! .
Buddy was born in 1917 this was Concert of The Americas in 1982. He was 65 years old here. But he had a few heart attacks along the way before this and back problems that required surgery and smoked and ate a ton of chocolate. Aside from all that stuff, Buddy Rich was the Greatest Natural Drummer in The History of The World. I know of people that say he's over-rated, but unless you know who the man has played with and the history of his extremely tough life from Vaudeville on to break free to World Acclaim, then you don't know what you're talking about.
A few times it looked like his hands just vanished when playing
In 'Drummin Men' by Burt Korall, Buddy Rich says this about Papa Jo Jones:
"I loved what Jo did and how he felt. His playing was innovative. Anyone who plays drums or supposedly appreciates drumming should experience Jo Jones".
He was a monster on drums, unreal.
Buddy rich was like the king of the skins
Yeah he is the goat. There are others from his time who were also amazing, but he the big one. Early rock drummers were obsessed with him. Then later drummers were obsessed with earlier drummers, and so then they went to the OG too.
Buddy comes from the time when you had a smaller kit and had to make it sound big. He sure does.
You like drums, you also said you like the swing era. Try Woody Herman's Sing Sing Sing.
You have heard it in movies and other places. The song is from so long ago, it was recorded onto a 78RPM two-sided record, half the song on each side. The drummer on that if you can find the video of them playing, is using a very SMALL drum kit you would get a kid who is just staring out.
Buddy was mainly a jazz drummer from way back but he could play anything, and what they say in other comments about his mile heart attack during this solo is 100% true, he talked about it in an interview.
Buddy was 65 years old at the time. He died in 1987 when he was 70.
This was part of Sinatra’s Concert For The Americas in 1982 in the Dominican Republic.
A short time later Rich underwent open heart surgery and recovered well.
He was 69 when he died...you're close
Do the rest months REALLY make a difference?@@larrysilver6745
Thank you for the Buddy Rich solo thank you for your kind comments toward him
I love buddy's touch and his tone which so many great jazz modern drummers have not developed more than his speed or = well you no what I mean . Nice show guys you are fun and young
Amazing. I heard his name but didn't never heard his work. Thanks for the video.
Buddy had a minor heart attack during this solo he's the GOAT modern day super man photographic memory never practiced took lessons or could read music drummers today would be lost without Buddy Rich
The legend played with legends.
There are other drummers who can do what he does technically, but no one can play as cleanly as this guy.
Come to think of it, there’s none of us who can do what did technically either. 😂😩
All old jazz players wore suits. This is a great rabbit hole to go down jazz drummers r the best
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I gave u a reply to the Pantera/Phil stuff. Let me know if you have any other questions or if youd like to know more.
In 1991, Peart was invited by Buddy Rich's daughter, Cathy Rich, to play at the Buddy Rich Memorial Scholarship Concert in New York City.
Buddy, the real master
The reason I'm a drummer
React to Santana- Soul Sacrifice (Live at Woodstock). Lots of great percussion, fun for the whole family
My dad would always turn on whatever variety show that had Buddy Rich on.
You must remember.. all of the greatest drummers of all time call buddy the best drummer of all time
Buddy Rich was a Jazz drummer, but man the dude could play!
A jazz drummer, but? Who are you kidding?
He was in his 70's when he did this..... And had a mild heart attack..... And he did it wearing a full Tuxedo. That's style!!!!!
Early 60s. He died at 67.
He was having a heart attack during this performance (for real). He began his career at 18 months old as the 2nd highest paid child entertainer in the world. He could play like this at 11 years old. Completely self taught.
Maybe Jazz reactions in the future?🤔🤔🤔🤔
Buddy had a heart attack and his daughter got him to hospital...he was also a US Marine during WWII....he was a Judo instructor for 1st Marines....he had a bad temper because he expected perfection from every performance...he loved his fans! Neil P from RUSH loved Buddy and took over as lead drummer after his passing....kept the band on tour
And survived working under Tommy Dorsey... a guy who literally threw a band member out of a moving tour bus...
Rich is the definition of virtuoso.
Left hand/right foot speed 🔥🥁
Very rich was born in 1917, this was played when he was 57 years old. He played for over 60 years. You cannot hear him, but watch his mouth, he’s growling. He always grilled when he played. Most of the time you can’t hear it but every so often some pieces you can hear him growing in the background…. He never learn to read music. He was born playing the drums.
You need to listen to the whole thing without interruption to get the full affect. With intermissions, your adrenaline stops and starts. If you listen to it complete from start to finish you’re just as tired as he is.
You guys are awesome.
You don’t even see the sticks after a couple moments. Buddy either makes you wanna learn or make you embarrassed lol you all are amazing. Music is colorless, and so should we be #ALLLIVESMATTER #COLORDOESNTMATTER
Neil Pearts mentor ! Holds the record for the fastest 1 handed snare drum roll
You started at the very top! Yes, there are so many amazing drummers today, standing on the shoulders of Buddy and Gene Krupa, Art Blakey. The drum set is fairly new, compared to other instruments and it's an American instrument, not drums but the drumset.
I would put Louie Bellson in that mix also.
That was a fun to watch video.
there is a video of him playing upside down. it is his daughters favorite video of him
Honest to God, I may not have ever laughed as loud as I just did when Junior asks about nunchucks. Having thought about it I'm pretty sure the answer is yes. It breaks my heart that they had to rush him to the hospital right after this performance, but he survived
The really ironic part is, Buddy was a legit black belt.
He is 65 Here and he is the GOAT!!!!
GOAT!!!!
He even had a stick in his left hand under that high hat - he also had a heart attack during that solo, went straight to the hospital after this performance..
The best
Buddy had a heatstroke during this. It was filmed in the Dominican Republic and the temp was in the 90s. Not long after he wound up getting a quadruple bypass.
He wearing a suit, image that , back then people had class.
Not sure if the young man is your lil bro or son.. But he made a great point.. my pops played drums for a great band in the 60s.. he can REALLY PLAY..and he gives all credit to his h.s. days playing drums for the marching band. Says it taught him everything about timing.
Check out Buddy and band playing a song called Birdland written by Weather Report = so funky and mean swinging .
If you're interested check out another drumming legend- Gene Krupa,he was a madman on the skins. There are videos of him on TH-cam
Your looking at the first confirmed alien from another planet.
He actually had a heat stroke during this solo. Dude was a beast. Please react to his "West Side Story" drum solo
And a heart attack!
Buddy actually suffered a heart attack during this solo. He went straight to the hospital when he left the stage.
The three drummers I feel are the best of all time and this includes all drummers
Carl Palmer-buddy rich-Billy Cobham.
Check them out
Carl Palmer and Billy Cobham are still alive.
Carl Palmer is more of a prog rock drummer but when younger his style of soloing was very similar to Buddy's, you could see the inspiration. And of course he could play with a jazzy feel too.
Cobham is a jazz rock drummer but he also matched intricate drum arrangements/compositions with blistering fast and powerful solos, I think in terms of drum solos Cobham was technically better than Palmer, and although Cobham sometimes did very creative stuff, the sheer power of Buddy's supernatural physical talent is impossible to overlook.
Buddy is a freak, Peart can't hold a candle in terms of drum soloing. And in terms of performance, Peart did more quantity of complex arrangements but Buddy's big band arrangements and compositions could go from relatively simple like a radio-friendly Sinatra song to super complex like this big band arrangement of the West Side Story Suite. I am certain many top rock and jazz drummers would not be able to pull off this exact rendition of that arrangement the way Buddy did, and that includes Peart.
Buddy was one true freak of nature, remember he started as a drumming child prodigy aged 4 and was already drumming like this since the 40s, way earlier than the other freaks like Cobham or Colaiuta who started appearing 15-20 years later at least. Even nowadays, I don't think I've ever seen a drummer that can equal Buddy's physical capacity to consistently improvise and solo like that.
It is mind blowing, it's like outta nowhere Lebron/Jordan (take your pick) were born like 40 years before their time and even nowadays nobody could still surpass them even if they were still playing aged 70.
Tony Williams is the GOAT for me
He was 65 when he did this solo... Let that sink in for a minute....