HE WAS HAVING A HEART ATTACK?! First Time Hearing BUDDY RICH IMPOSSIBLE DRUM SOLO Reaction!

🥁 About Buddy Rich:
Buddy Rich, known as one of the greatest drummers of all time, was famous for his virtuoso technique, speed, and power. His performances are legendary within the jazz community and continue to inspire drummers across all music genres. This "Impossible Drum Solo" showcases his incredible skill and why he's often celebrated as the best.
Join us as we experience the jaw-dropping talent of Buddy Rich in his "Impossible Drum Solo" for the first time! Known for his seemingly effortless technique and explosive energy, Buddy Rich brings a level of mastery that's nearly superhuman. Watch our reaction to see how we try to comprehend the sheer brilliance of one of the greatest drummers ever.
🎵 What to Expect in This Video:
First Impressions: Our immediate reactions to Buddy Rich's speed, precision, and dynamism.
Technical Breakdown: Analysis of his technique and the complexities of the solo.
Performance Impact: Discussing how Rich's style and approach have influenced modern drumming, including the likes of Neil Peart and others.
Historical Context: Reflecting on the era of Buddy Rich’s performances and his legacy in the world of jazz and beyond.
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[@drzarkov39]

Having a heart attack during a performance, Rich was rushed to the hospital. In the emergency room, they asked if he was allergic to anything. He said "Yes, country music."

[@gailjohnson5950]

Gee, I thought I was the only person who had that allergy!! Hahaha. The great Mr. Rich!

[@honeybadger713]

Country Music is not just an allergy , it’s the f**king plaque😅

[@drummer8by2]

And he got a Hernia performing a solo as well ... There is only one Buddy Rich

[@davidboivin7996]

Buddy Rich and Gene Krupa influenced a legion of Rock drummers.

[@thomastimlin1724]

I bet they were both sorry too, lol

[@steverakes6182]

Buddy was a child prodigy. There has never been anyone before or since that could touch Buddy Rich the GOAT.

[@generoberts9151]

Greatest drummer that ever lived. The hand speed is phenomenal

[@Salmacis99]

Buddy was 64 when he played this. Think about that. He's pretty much the gold standard of all time for drummers, and you can clearly see why. I always hesitate to say that anyone was ever 'The Best' at anything, but with Buddy it's hard to argue against it. As a lifelong drummer, I know of what I speak 🙂

[@Wilem35]

60 year old Danny Carry still touring hard.

[@Barbra3113]

Danny is 63. can't believe it.​@Wilem35

[@nthdegree1269]

@@Wilem35 Buddy Rich had his first heart attack in 1959. Lots of people are now aware. With the types of physical challenges he had, not too many have the perfect techique to relax like he did when he played.... He was the single greatest drumming talent of any era. That isn't saying "his is the best" or "greatest" just that his raw talent which really was not honed or practiced, was built via playing with bands and sharing pointers with musicians. He had a photographic memory when it came to music, knowing a piece after 1 listen. You could say, his greatest assets made for some weaknesses, in that it came so easy for him, he didn't really push himself like other drummers do.

[@josefschiltz2192]

My cousin is 78 and still plays professionally for theatrical productions whenever he has the chance and still keeps the sticks going at home.

[@lt.spears1889]

John Bonham, Neal Peart

[@kingbrutusxxvi]

I don't see it mentioned yet but Buddy was actually having a heart attack while playing. He was rushed off stage as soon as the song finished and taken to a hospital. Even more impressive.

[@metalmark1214]

You could say it was literally a heart stopping performance.

[@ruelsmith]

Never knew that! That was the first song he performed. He later performed another tune.

[@betsyduane3461]

Pretty much a myth. If anything he had some discomfort. He didn't have a heart attack until Jan 1983, he had one before in 1959.

[@LeviAWilson]

Yeah, you just watched the drummer's drummer. The late great Buddy Rich. You'll notice when he's just playing on the high hit cymbals, he's still doing a beat from under the cymbals with that same hand that he's holding the cymbals with. One of the things about Buddy that a lot of people don't really know is that he was that good but hardly ever practiced. I always remembered hearing that for years, but I didn't think it was possible to be that good without hours of practice. Then I watched an interview with his daughter, and she was asked that same question and she said: "Yes, that's right. Dad hardly ever practiced. As a matter of fact, I never even seen a drum set at the house". How crazy is that! The great Neal Peart even played a session with Buddy's old band. Then he also did a live drum solo tribute to Buddy as well. Buddy even once played at a benefit and there were several other well-known famous rock drummers there and after he did his solo, they didn't even want to go on a play after him. lol but some of his drum offs with other great jazz drummers was unreal, like Gene Krupa, Ed Shaughnessy, Louis Bellson. Those are some awesome drum battles. Louis Bellson was the first jazz drummer I ever saw that used double bass drums. Both Louis Bellson and Ed Shaughnessy played at different times as the house drummer for Johnny Carson's " The Tonight Show". Ed Shaughnessy also played for several years as the house drummer for "The David Letterman Show". Everybody has the person they looked up to, even Buddy Rich and one of his favorite drummers was the late great Chick Webb. Chick Webb's band had a battle with Gene Krupa's band and they both did drum solos and Gene openly admitted that Chick won. He said in a newspaper article; "Chick ripped me to shreds that night". I remember when I was a kid taking lessons from my Jazz drum teacher, he had mentioned that he had seen Buddy Rich play live and I asked him what it was like, and he said: "After watching Buddy, no matter how long you've been playing, he makes you feel like only been playing for a few weeks. He makes you want to take your drums and put them in the paper for sale the next day". lol

[@kathrynstafford7099]

My friend was trained by Max Roach, another drummer along the same vein as Buddy Rich.

[@martinsmusic1724]

You should watch the drum battle between Buddy Rich and Ed Shaughnessy (who was the drummer on the Tonight Show)

[@rockymountainjazzfan1822]

This is the "West Side Story Medley," adapted from the Broadway musical West Side Story. The tune was a Buddy Rich staple for years. I saw him live in the 1970's--in that concert he played a 20 minute solo. Best drummer ever--no one else will ever come close. When this was recorded, he had been playing professionally for about a half-century.

[@kirkhall2099]

Every time I see a drum solo in Rock N Roll You Tubes. And everyone says how great they are. All I can think about is. Ya but you haven't seen Buddy Rich.

[@scottrbloom]

Unbelievable hand speed. For a long time he was absolutely the best on the planet, and to a lot of drummers he's still the best ever and a huge inspiration.

[@KennethSavage-nn2vv]

Buddy’s homage to West Side Story, awesome

[@mikegalloway9608]

I"M A DRUMMER AND BUDDY RICH IS AWESOME. ANOTHER GREAT DRUMMER IS GENE KRUPA. THESE TWO DRUMMERS WERE THE BEST.{M.G}orig TORONTO, CANADA.

[@chrisjamieson3452]

I'd like them to react to Billy Cobham & Tommy Bolin doing Taurian Matado from Billy's 1st solo album.

[@argonwheatbelly637]

Krupa was great. He came off as a gentleman on stage, too.

[@davidmckenzie420]

He and Gene Kruppa were THE great drummers back then. And all great drummers since know these guys and have learned from them.

[@jtf2dan]

Buddy Rich is to drumming....what muhammad Ali was to boxing, what arnold Schwarzenegger was to bodybuilding, what Wayne Gretzky was to hockey.....He was just on another level and in a category on his own. No one comes close.

[@ronaldbolton7338]

The song is from "West Side Story" the Jets song. When I was a kid, it was argued who was better Buddy Rich or Gene Krupa and Carson used to have them on the Tonight Show doing solos frequently because he himself was a drummer and loved it. Ultimately, I came to the conclusion it was Buddy but many great drummers mention Krupa as well.

[@robgrano6814]

I've always felt that Buddy was better technically but Gene was a more musical player, if that makes sense. Louie Bellson was sort of a combination of the two, and comes in third in my view.

[@tmr626]

Another famous drummer that many of the younger generation doesn't know about is Gene Krupa. You'll see some of his wild drumming on the song "Sing Sing Sing". There was also a movie made about him starring Sal Mineo. You'll find a good segment of this movie if you check out: Sal Mineo As Gene Krupa - Best Drum Solo in Film.

[@pkmadsen2850]

I was in grade school in the 70s; my dad took me to see Buddy Rich in concert. I loved drums. Blew my mind.

[@nealrepetti2396]

Use to watch Buddy Rich on the Tonight Show with Johnny Carson all the time. Because of him ,I learned how to play the drums. One of the greatest ever! Enjoy.

[@captainsatellite2112]

I was fortunate to see Buddy perform at Disneyland in the 70's. I was a teen who knew a lot about rock drummers and was blown away by Buddy's skills.

[@carlupthegrove262]

Many times on the stage at Carnation Plaza, I (and another drummer friend) would stand at stage right just few feet from Buddy and watch in awe.

[@kirkkimball-martinez2402]

The Greatest and King of Drummers of all time.

[@coffee-xg6my]

He started with Artie Shaw's band in the late 30's. He disliked band leaders and considered himself as the star and the true quarterback of a band. Shaw finally asked him, "Just who exactly are you playing for? Me, yourself or the audience?" Buddy admitted he played for himself. Shaw told him, "then you would be better off with Tommy Dorsey's band", So Buddy left and joined Tommy Dorsey. Buddy was the top notch drummer but he was also the ultimate perfectionist. He had a _very_ bad temper and was not a pleasant person to be around at all according to stories by band members. He once berated all his fellow band members on a bus one night after a show hurling insults and profanities at them because he didn't like the way they performed.

[@kirksmith2051]

If you think this drum solo is "impossible," you'll be even MORE impressed by Buddy Rich's performance in 1970 at The Hague, Netherlands.

[@jima6545]

Saved me time typing this!

[@silgen]

And even more impressed with the ultimate drumming showdown, Buddy Rich vs Animal from the Muppets!

[@karenmandeville7116]

he was my dad's favorite drummer. he was on the Tonight Show with Johnny Carson often.

[@evhleppard]

One of the greatest, if not the greatest drummer to ever live.

[@Johne.8250]

Most drummers looked up to Buddy Rich. He was fast/strong/stamina for days on the drums. His left hand independence is insane

[@betsyduane3461]

Rich was notoriously short-tempered. He would often get in fights, even brawling with Frank Sinatra in their early days. He was also a black belt in karate.

[@markhodge7]

He was a bad boy for sure.

[@markstoudenmire4935]

I'm surprised that reading through the comments no one mentioned buddy Rich's personality! He was a well-known jerk who at times showed up for shows in a brand new sports car while no one in the band had been paid in a several weeks. My favorite Buddy Rich story came from a friend of mine whose dad was a professional sax player and had played, not only with Buddy Rich but also Stan Kenton and others. Because Dad was a professional musician, he slept during the day and the house rule was to never wake Dad unless the house was on fire. My friend was just a kid and learning to play drums when the phone rang one day and caller asked "If John was home" and "tell him Buddy Rich was on the phone"; my friend, who was about 10 at the time, freaked out & ran to his dad, woke him up (which obviously infuriated him) leaving him asking why was he being awakened and was told, "DAD, DAD, DAD, BUDDY RICH IS ON THE PHONE!!" to which he replied "tell that *sshole I'm not home" and rolled over to go back to sleep.

[@Perfect_Blend]

It was said that he hated everyone, LOL.

[@Nightwalk444]

That's a brilliant story

[@rockymountainjazzfan1822]

Rich was the best and he knew it. Part of his abrasive personality was that he demanded perfection from his musicians--many of which in his later years were young musicians not used to being pushed to produce at top notch level all the time. I met him before one of his live concerts--he was not abrasive toward me at all--in fact, he was very gracious. At the time, I was just a young college student.

[@markstoudenmire4935]

@@rockymountainjazzfan1822 I find that very easy to believe as I've known numerous young musicians who had the opportunity to meet him and he always seemed to be gracious to each one. And yes, he did demand perfection from those in his band, but that doesn't excuse not paying them, not putting them up in nicer hotels, etc etc...

[@roi025]

This show is from 1982 and there Buddy was 65 years old, he already had serious heart problems and he was advised to stop playing but he did not accept it and he died in 1987, due to these heart problems, at the age of 70.

[@anthonysharp8079]

He came to my home City here in England and he was fantastic, he was the man who got me interested in drumming. Here I am at 70 yrs old still loving Buddy, oh yea and I shook the great mans hand. Legend.

[@ldwahl6678]

Great choice. He could be a taskmaster with his musicians, but he pushed them to greater heights. Started at the age of 4.

[@annaradlinger1107]

Yes, very much aware of the great Buddy Rich. Thanks to my Dad. He is who raised me on great music. That was the great Frank Sinatra who introduced Buddy.❤

[@erikrupp692]

I saw Buddy play live at least 3 times, and I can honestly say as a former drummer that he was the greatest drummer who ever lived. While there have been drummers who came after him who have pretty much met his level of skill, he did so at a time when no one else was doing what he did - he invented the style of drumming he used. Sure, he had his influences, but he took those influences and turned them into something far more than those drummers had played. The fact that he could play this amazingly well in his mid 60's, with all the health problems he had, while wearing a freaking tux - UNREAL! His band (the one from 1966 to 1986) was unbelievably tight and powerful. He was a taskmaster (often an angry one), but he also had a great sense of humor. The Roar Of '74 remains my favorite Jazz album. Powerful, grooving, swinging Jazz, with some hints of Progressive Rock and Funk in there - just a phenomenal album.

[@karenmandeville7116]

this performance was just 5 years before he passed.

[@ddraiss]

Buddy Rich was still touring almost till the day he died, in 1987. I remember going to a concert at my local high school, when I was still in Middle school, to watch a concert featuring him. I'm guessing that was either 1984 or 1985.

[@Perfect_Blend]

Buddy Rich once told Karen Carpenter he was his favorite drummer. Now that's a HUGE compliment coming from this man. You need to watch her kickass drumming skills as well.

[@humphreygruntwhistle3946]

He said he was his favorite drummer. lol

[@glennwisniewski9536]

The dreaded typo (she, of course, not he).

[@samhilton4173]

Karen Carpenter wasn't as good a drummer as Buddy but she could sing, as well, at the same.time she's playing some really tough rudiments. Skilled lady but not my kind of music.

[@mitzifrancis9843]

I fell in love with Buddy Rich and his drumming as a young girl seeing him on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson! So glad you got to "meet" the great Mr. Rich! And what an introduction...

[@richardburnett6123]

I saw Buddy Rich with my Dad in Hastings, England in 1986 (a year before he died) he was still brilliant then. The band he had with him that night were all in their 20s and we're great but Buddy at nearly 70 was sublime that night. That night he did a drum solo with just a spotlight on him. Halfway through his solo the spotlight failed. Buddy stopped and stood up and said "is the sound man trying to tell me something?" the audience just cracked up laughing. What a great showman he was.

[@davidmazzell2332]

He's also got the kick drum going insane 😳

[@alberthaust4542]

To some extent the music was from West Side Story by Leonard Bernstein (rearranged).

[@gregyaklin5980]

Most jazz drummers use traditional grip, as in the case of Buddy Rich. With Neil Pearts solo, he was using both traditional grip, as well as matched grip.

[@thomassanchez-oo6sb]

Carl Palmer 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@Eyes-of-Horus]

Can't forget Gene Krupa. He did one of the most practiced and classic drum solos ever.

[@AudioVile]

With Neil's vs Buddy's drum set, the difference is almost hilarious. I am old enough to have seen Buddy Rich live. It was amazing. That was in the 70s when I was a serious trumpet player. Watching him and his band reminded me I wasn't "all that." I don't think you will find any confirmation that he had a heart attack during this solo. He WAS on tour in New York, and DID go to the hospital... they thought he had a stroke. He had a brain tumor removed, and had a fatal cardiac arrest weeks later. BUT... I can find nothing about a heart attack DURING this performance. I suspect it's urban legend.

[@gailvolm3862]

Smile when you say "older", and then watch his hands baby!

[@richardkawucha1232]

The announcer, for Mr. Rich, is none other than Frank Sinatra (Old Blue Eyes) himself.

[@stevenwitt1812]

I saw him perform several times including at the Chicago Jazz Fest in 85, and each time it was pure magic. He was incredible. So fluid and effortless. The best!

[@johnwhelan9225]

There have been many great drummers but for sheer hand speed Buddy is the GOAT and for musicality Gene Krupa is the GOAT.

[@davidleach4689]

One of the greatest drummers of all time

[@petegregory517]

I'll stand on "the greatest" till my last breath.

[@michaellockhart554]

Buddy was Neil Peart's hero, Neail performed at Buddy Rich Tributes 2 times, they are available on KZbin and are definitely worth a watch

[@MauriceCalis]

From my late teen years I tried to collect every Buddy Rich album I could find. I started out as a Rush fan, being a drummer, but when I discovered Buddy, I wanted to hear everything he ever played and try to learn from him. After many years of listening and watching him, it always seemed to me that he just got better with age, right to the end; he refused to quit. Comparing Buddy to Neil, it is much harder to be creative with less drums, for a stroke by stroke comparison. When it comes to technique, give a guy just a snare and see what he can do. That being said, though I, along with many drummers, have long considered Buddy to be the G.O.A.T., I have come to appreciate Neil’s arrangements and colors, and how he supports each song so uniquely. Vastly different styles, but much to enjoy from both of them.

[@stevetimm7399]

I delivered news papers to his house in Vegas when I was 11. That was 1964. He was amazingly nice man and the GOAT!

As someone who played drums for 20-years I can tell you that if you're not a drummer, then you have no idea just how incredible Buddy really was. That's saying a lot since even non-drummers marvel at the man. Also, keep in mind that jazz is much harder to play than rock. Rock drummers, while great, can't come close to jazz players for the most part. That's why they say rock drummers make easy stuff look hard while jazz players make hard stuff look easy. 😉😉😊😊

[@davidburton9136]

Buddy was, to me, the greatest drummer ever. He started when he was a very young child, his parents being vaudeville performers.

[@hornerinf]

This is the arrangement of a music suite from West Side Story composed by Leonard Bernstein. Buddy was 64 and as others have said he had a heart attack in the middle of this.

[@stevenshropshire5819]

Phil & Sam "Professor" Neil Peart was influenced by Buddy Rich plus Gene Krupa, mostly Buddy. When Buddy died, Neil played with Buddy's orchestra in a tribute concert.

[@garyfletcher844]

He was famous long before your time and was the greatest jazz drummer ever.

[@alonzocoyethea6148]

The band is called "Air Force".. They and Buddy played in Europe that year to stading O crowds nightly. He also took along his 17 year -old daughter, as a way of making up for "All the time I was on the road and not being there for her" She wrote on a DVD concert's liner notes: " At last I understood who my dad really was, and why playing was so important to him..each show left me mesmerized". Other drummers who were fans of him: Keith Moon ( The Who) Ginger Baker ( Cream) , Ed Shaunssey ( The Tonight Show Band) and Elvin Jones ( John Coltrane)..as ya saw, Buddy's technique was baaad-azz...Proof ya didn't need a big drum kit to sound big.

[@bufordteejustice1119]

The greatest of all time. I knew a Saxophone player who played with him back in the 70s. He had the best stories. Thanks for sharing

[@anway1953]

The left hand drumstick was the more traditional way drummers were taught how to hold the stick for the snare drum. What I find impressive is how he's not really doing any big motions with his arms. Watched him in the 60s on the Ed Sullivan show live.

[@coinneachmaclellan3121]

Buddy Rich and Frank Sinatra were roommates and sometimes adversaries in the Tommy Dorsey Band back in the ''40s getting into it numerous times...

[@heenez2397]

One of the very first modern drummers. Started as a toddler drumming in a circus-like act around the 1920's. The modern set up of a drum-kit evolved together with him. When he was a kid , there was no combined kick drum, hi-hat, cymbals and toms setup that everyone now uses and is used to calling it drums.

[@musicairplanes4884]

Many years ago my wife and me would go to Disneyland just to see Buddy play in the Carnation Plaza. No extra charge. He never disappointed.

[@nthdegree1269]

There are some very important drummers from his era. Gene Krupa, who heavily influenced Keith Moon. Krupa was a fantastic performer, his expressions and movements have to be seen. Louie Bellson, not only a fantastic drummer and double bass innovator, but a tremendous songwriter who was very prolific. Joe Morello, who was a big inspiration for John Bonham. Little known fact about Buddy Rich, is that he was a great tap dancer and held his own against Steve Condos, who is the greatest tap dancer of all time. Type this in "Steve Condos and Buddy Rich Tap Challenge"

[@15DurangoRT]

He was 65 when he performed this masterpiece!

[@user-wv6vg6wi5i]

Firstly thanks for playing the whole tune as it puts it in context as a piece of Jazz. He was probably the greatest drummer of all time but if you like this try Art Blakey "Caravan"

[@davidscroggins7728]

The GOAT !

[@bradjenkins1475]

There's probably upwards of a dozen appearances on Jordan Carson that you can find on KZbin to see Buddy Rich. He also has a bit on KZbin where he has this funny. Doing drums thing with Jerry Lewis, the famous comedian.

[@dereks1264]

"His little drum sticks..." Sam is so lovable!

[@johnnieangel99]

This is completely a work of art. Given what he was going through. and how he not only made it through but powered through it. The man was a god among men. Buddy Rich has done a fair amount of "drum offs" with other drummers. Legends like Gene Krupka, Sammy Davis jr,. Animal from "The Muppets, Johnny Carson who Buddy taught to play drums. Jerry Lewis. These videos are all available online. Enjoy.

[@raymeedc]

The music the band was playing was from West Side Story from the early 60s .

[@petegregory517]

Admired Buddy starting in my teens, 13 to be exact in 1965. My dad passed and I bought a trap set for $150 with money I made bailing hay @ $1.25 an hour. Mom always said she knew where I was , what I was doing, who I was with when those drums were pounded so she never complained. My real initials are BR so with a magic marker I copied his logo on my kit. Always my favorite, always will be. Hitting with (so called) "back" of stick is called "backsticking". His left hand, especially fingers hold the secret.

[@kevindohn6776]

When I was a young drummer, my dad took me to see a Buddy Rich concert at the Montreal Jazz festival, that was very enjoyable and inspiring !

[@billmatthews2463]

Actually, Buddy DID learn to read music later on. He even gifted an autographed Rogers Dynasonic snare drum to his teacher, Earl Kluger from LA, thanking him for teaching him to read music.

[@courtneywallace871]

The music is actually from West Side Story.

[@jasonlouis697]

I am not familiar with Buddy Rich, let alone knew that he was Peart's inspiration. Thank you for introducing me to him. I have to say, comparing this to Peart's performance in Frankfurt - I see so many of the same moves. I can see so many similarities, so I am that much more thankful for Buddy Rich. Now I wonder if that's the same music they play at the end of the Frankfurt performance?

[@johndalessandro9157]

When I was young it was general knowledge he was the best drummer. The opening ochestra number was from West Side Story.

[@norm92.4u]

Fantastic! I need to see some more of this energizer bunny! I mean, buddy, energizer, buddy that’s his new name! Freaking awesome!

[@user-lk2cj2qs1d]

Also Gene Kruppa Modern Drummer magazine regards Krupa as "the founding father of modern drumset playing".

[@adhutch23]

you might recognize the ending to his solo as the piece of drumming recreated in the movie Whiplash

[@retired4365]

I got to see Buddy Rich live once and it was amazing. ❤

[@ernierivas5484]

Check out the video of Buddy Rich and Tonight Show drummer, Ed Shaunessy, in a classic drum battle. Just mind blowing!

[@mrmark5595]

I need to try it all dressed up!

[@user-fb3vd8yn5i]

"West Side Story" is the piece. Iconic Buddy solo. Interesting anecdote: Buddy Rich said the only singer he would pay to see was Karen Carpenter, he also held her drumming in high regard.

[@SG-js2qn]

Buddy Rich was an old school drummer thoughout that whole big band jazz type era, basically a contemporary of Louis Armstrong, Count Basie, and all those guys. As you could see in the video, he's introduced by the Chairman, Frank Sinatra. Can you believe people just use drum machines now, like ... "what's the difference?" 🤷‍♂ And I guess I have to mention pitch correction and timing correction software ...

[@bombasticbushkin4985]

I'm a drummer and learned from Buddy, Neil Peart and others. He was a pioneer and, as you say, probably the most difficult to copy. He produced a snare alphabet book of 26 variations to perfect. Obviously Buddy, a natural, started young and created his own unique style encompassing speed and precision. To my mind, for all the above, such a phenom, I will give my vote to him as the greatest drummer ever.

[@elarsh24]

The reputation of Buddy Rich allowed him to rub noses with the most influential people in entertainment. Toronto's Robb "Robbo" Reiner of Anvil and his son, Tyler, have 'Traditional Grip Tuesday' posts on Facebook in honour of Buddy Rich.

[@romainvoeller]

Thanks guys for posting this....he is the GOAT! Yes, a little James Bondish sound but the tune was actually "Something's Coming" from the musical West Side Story.

[@thefluxcapacitor1]

Buddy was the man. Buddy and his contemporaries are actually the precursor of modern metal drumming. Louie Bellson was the first drummer to use double bass drums. On the other side of that, the best metal drummers have a background in jazz or have studied a certain amount of it. Gene Krupa is on the list as well. Before my grandpa passed away, he gave me a record of both Buddy and Gene trading songs and a bit of a drum battle.

[@Bear78420]

The really crazy part is you watch it knowing he had a heart attack and you can actually see it happen. And he never missed a beat even tho his heart did 😳🤯

[@kathrynstafford7099]

I saw him on a variety showing the 60s or Johnnh Carson. He played the drums while upside down.

[@casimirok2760]

Saw him twice from a few feet from the stage!! Also got his autograph 😊.. he was a freak of nature on drums

[@Jazzbeau1]

If Buddy could read music, what would the sheet music even look like? And if the sheet music did somehow exist reading it would probably slow the process. Just an amazing drummer.

[@oldmanghost219]

Between Buddy and Neil is Carl Palmer of ELP. with the 1st ever electric drum solo. Before you do it watch the video about his way too heavy 2 and a half ton steel drum kit. Watch this video before doing ELP... Carl Palmer talks Steel Drum kit ELP Emerson Lake & Palmer Touring 70s... Then do the studio version of... ELP Toccata (for the best version of the electronic drums )...and ... Emerson, Lake & Palmer - Karn Evil 9 1st impression, part 2.(Cal Jam,1974) Remastered by RudenkoArt (He is into the martial arts and has great stamina)...Still going today in his 70's

[@jefffisher1045]

He also mentored Carl Palmer from Emerson Lake and Palmer. They were good friends, and Palmer would often go to his house to jam with him.

[@JeffreyCantelope]

He is doing parts of the main theme from West Side Story

[@rkw2917]

I saw him and the band live a few times around 72 When they were in the mood, well it was riveting

[@orangeandblackattack]

I'm 57 years old. I heard Buddy for the first time on a reel-to-reel tape player in high school jazz band in 1984. Of all the great drummers out there, Buddy was THE best. Peart, Bonham, etc not even close imo.

[@markhodge7]

Peart, Bonham, etc. would agree.

[@lvalledor3440]

Idk if this was mentioned here but a couple of the techniques you've seen Buddy Rich do, which you're probably not used to seeing most drummers do now, such as the way he holds the sticks especially the left hand is called "Traditional Grip" & the hi hat playing where he holds & hits the bottom cymbal with his left hand was a very common style in playing swing/jazz & even the moments where he hits underneath the cymbals was a thing for a couple of jazz drummers such as Buddy Rich & Louie Bellson. Such styles of bottom cymbal playing & the use of traditional grip are practically a lost & almost forgotten approach today but only a very small handful of drummers now still utilize these approaches when playing swing/jazz. Dave Weckl is one of the drummers who would utilize these approaches since Buddy Rich was a major influence on him. In case no one mentioned it here. One of the things Buddy Rich was known for his "one-handed roll". Another drummer named Dennis Chambers revealed he developed his speed from practicing on a pillow which allowed him to gain that finger control on a surface with no rebound so that when he moved to the drums which had very little rebound it would feel like it's nothing because he doesn't have exert that much effort on the drums as he would on a pillow.