Buddy Rich plays "Hawaiian War Chant"

[@garymonteleone1731]

How could the Hawaiian War Chant make me cry ? God Bless you Buddy and thank you on behalf of all drummers.

[@jamesford3648]

The 🐐 GOAT. Often Imitated, Never Duplicated.

[@vickyschnorbus4166]

The absolute BEST drummer of the 20th century.

[@BigBillLucas]

Hard to watch knowing this was his last public performance but still driving hard, what a legacy he left us, "Buddy Rich the ultimate Master of the Drum Kit" now and forever

[@windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823]

Virus didn't get you, did it, Bill? Haven't seen you around, lol

[@John-rw2zf]

That was fun to watch. Best performance by Buddy that I've seen so far. Also the first time I ever saw him play using Matched Grip.

[@BigBillLucas]

@@John-rw2zf This performance from Buddy was way from his best, here he is but a shadow of the great man he was. Hold tight and watch this from the 70's when he was at the top of his game. kzbin.info/www/bejne/b2WnlpybjL-aiq8

[@John-rw2zf]

@@BigBillLucas Thanks so much for the tip. You were right. Amazing performance. The speed of what looks like his single stroke rolls is astounding and that left hand finger control using traditional grip is jaw dropping. I remember seeing him on Johnny Carson when TV was fairly new. Didn't have such a thing as a video recorder back then. This KZbin stuff is great for old video viewing.

[@Warchild1950]

A favorite standard of my Mother and Dad that danced to Tommy Dorsey, Sammy Kay et.all. Mr. Rich autographed the drum head of my brothers' Slingerland ride tom tom at a concert at Four Seasons Resorts in Lake of the Ozarks,MO. just before I shipped out to Vietnam and he still has it 43 years latter. God bless Mr. Trapps may he rest in peace.

[@chikkenbonz]

If there's ever been anyone that has truly mastered their instrument of choice, it's Buddy. A true master. There will never be another. The person who turned me on to Buddy was none other than my mother. She had an old wooden crate full of old LPs in her bedroom closet and one day I went thru them. She was old school Country-Conway, Loretta, John Anderson, and Elvis. She Loved Elvis. Then I saw the Buddy Rich LP. I asked who it was? She said its a really good drummer-she loved hearing drums. I put it one and my life was changed forever....I was around 10 or 11 at the time.about 30 years ago. She had great taste!

[@nancyjanzen5676]

I had an uncle who turned me onto the big bands. I had a record with the Dorseys and Buddy Rich.

[@rdjraa4983]

I'm a drummer over 50 years. This is one of my "masters." And to think he couldn't read music, and was self taught.Amazing!!

[@windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823]

Not true. He learned later on. I'm not sure why, though...

[@alanbbrady8196]

My late father was a Jazz trained pro drummer. Lester Penman in Glasgow, Scotland. He played the 'Scene' in Glasgow dance halls around the 50's. He was my dad, he was my hero.

[@kennethtaylor964]

Buddy Rich grew up in vaudeville. He had 100s of drummers he could watch, ask questions, and get tips from. He apprenticed from an early age.

[@ralfedwards9780]

Loads of us self taught cuz WE JUST LOVE DEM DRUMS

[@walterraulerson2986]

Not a drummer but we know this McCartney doesn't read music plays drums piano left handed guitar. Rich Krupa the greats not like most heavy metal drummers that just bang

[@pennysneddon7097]

The greatest drummer then, now & forever!!!!!

[@timmotel5804]

I turn 71 at the end of this month. I have been a drummer since 1965. Buddy has always been my all time favourite drummer. He was always Phenomenal. Thank You for posting this, yet another wonderful performance by him. RIP Buddy

[@davidkimmel5153]

How Lucky we were to be able to listen to wonderful music like this. Thank you

[@RazzbarTarsis-rb5tm]

Good news, you still can!

[@ICU2B4UDO]

Keith Moon's, Ginger Baker's and John Bonham's favorite drummer 🥁...That tells you all you need to know about Buddy Rich...The GOAT...

[@thegentlemansanta1225]

Neil Peart, as well.

[@FUBAR1986]

@@thegentlemansanta1225 I was about to say the same thing

[@jeffthomas6092]

Neil Peart too.

[@ICU2B4UDO]

@@jeffthomas6092 ...Yes, indeed!

[@wildfire7250]

Agreed the Goat

[@jmdrummer7]

Gives me chills to think this was toward the end of his life and he was still the best drummer in the world. The technique, the swing, the precision, the musicality in his playing is unmatched. Modern Drummer just released it's top 50 drummers of all time voted by drummers and 25 yrs. after his death still voted #1 by his peers. Enough said.

[@BCSchmerker]

Yep, Buddy Rich is still a TOUGH act to follow. I've one of the new Tama®/Hoshino® New Imperialstar™ kits, packing three rack and one floor toms as well as a 14"x5" snare and 22"x18" kick as of 4 March 2014. This performance of: HAWAIIAN WAR CHANT (Prince Leleiohoku of Hawai'i/arr. John Avery Noble/Tommy Dorsey) EMI Miller Catalog, ASCAP is astoundingly difficult to keep up, with even when using 5A or 5B hickories; and I favor the huge Vic Firth® Ralph Hardimon nylon-tip side-drum sticks from the Corpsmaster™ series on the kit.

[@chazdesimone7306]

And did you notice he held his sticks in the classic style?

[@hugolafhugolaf]

It wasn't Lars Ulrich?!

[@mikeymc3094]

jmdrummer7 THE GREAT BUDDY RICH legend

[@georged.washington9476]

In 100 years, his name will still top that list. Long past the death of all of his peers, these videos will show those not yet born how phenomenal his talents were.

[@techservant]

Wow, brought tears to my eyes that Buddy in one of his last performances could do everything...EVERYTHING his mind could think of and did not miss one stroke. A rare few will ever approach him as an equal.

[@PlanetEarth3141]

I can't think of any at his level and I grew up playing drums and played Rock, Jazz, Dixie, and more.

[@dianewilliams1125]

Im 67 and learned this song in 5th grade. I still remember all the words! Buddy Rich the GOAT! The Velvet Fog was there too! Fantastic! ❤❤❤

[@ccbarr58]

Velvet frog

[@dianewilliams1125]

@@ccbarr58 No ,Fog!

[@MrColjazz]

Never gave less than 100% even at the end of his life, Amazing Drummer!!

[@carmenmirandajunkie]

How can anybody thumbs down that? Let's see them perform like or beyond that with brain tumors. Buddy's the greatest! Period!

[@windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823]

Well, all drummers are brain damaged...

[@haroldmorgan8718]

Hell. Try to play at his level in perfect health.

[@modestogonzalez182]

It's because there are people these days that think that there has always been the ability to digitally remaster things. They compare today's AI created videos to these originals. Imagine how amazing Buddy Rich would sound in a video produced today?!

[@Pickinbuddy]

Loved his drumming, but I HATED his arrogance!

[@haroldmorgan8718]

@@Pickinbuddy He was that. There is a legend that while he was staying at a hotel on the road, the hotel got a noise complaint and sent someone to check it out. Turns out Buddy was sitting on the floor in the hallway using the carpet as his drum set. When asked to stop as it was late and guests were trying to sleep, he just looked at the guy and said, “I’m Buddy Rich goddamn it”.

[@davidbell8196]

I was a rock drummer, Buddy Rich was the most pure drummer I have ever heard. Love everything he did. Magical!!

[@stuartnamm6600]

Gene Krupa and Buddy Rich were the two greatest drummers in my lifetime, at age 82!

[@salmonella4u]

Don't forget Louie Bellson please! ;)

[@davidbento9459]

Look on you tube for Barrett Deems solo at 82 years old!

[@StamfordBridge]

Stuart Namm Buddy was the best for any age. Best recorded drummer in history up to this point.

[@maartenrijs3]

and Chick Web

[@comeacross9]

Bingo!!

[@boboransom5152]

Buddy rich is one of the reason I picked up a pair of sticks and I'm pretty sure slot of others drummers too forever grateful for him thank you man

[@chopperque736]

I met Buddy Rich in 1960 and again in 1961 and again in 1962. I was going to High School (Class of 62) in South Tahoe, California and worked at a Hotel/Motel at Stateline, CA one block from Harrah's Club at Stateline, NV. He stayed there when he played at Harrah's. Very nice man, not stuck up what soever, despite his fame.

[@The-Dangerman-50]

I reckon he was and remains the greatest drummer of all time

[@Hambone571]

Can’t discount Gene Krupa..🤔

[@alexrebmann1253]

@@Hambone571 Louie Bellson too.

[@jpathak6227]

Fastest pair of hands.

[@bholaoates1542]

I really hate it when people say that Buddy Rich wasn't a musical drummer and that he just played fast and flashy stuff. His musicality is evident from the very first notes he plays here. He was a tremendous musical talent whose technical virtuosity was so astounding that it often hid his awesome musicality.

[@roybeckerman9253]

Sad to think Buddy died 3 months after this. Gene Krupa died in 1973 . The two Slingerland kings, both gone. Thank God for KZbin footage of them both.

[@Mike383HK]

Gene died a couple days after spending a whole night with my teacher playing!!

[@MayorMcCheeseStalker]

@MichaelKingsfordGray, our God is real and alive. Hope you will someday agree.

[@bobsullivan5714]

@@MayorMcCheeseStalker Someday, he will have no choice.....

[@chazdesimone7306]

I wanted to be a drummer but all I got was the snare; never could afford to go beyond that. At least it was a sparkly blue Slingerland! I always wanted a Ludwig, the other name brand in the 60s. Now I'm glad I had the Slingerland.

[@dwightbernheimer331]

The Two "Slingerland Gunslingers"... They'll never be another One... Never mind Two drummers like them!!!...

[@mikegibson723]

I've been a drummer on & off for over 50 years. I like to think I have some skills, but on my very best day I couldn't have held a candle to Buddy. He was not only the world's best, but I doubt that there will EVER be a drummer who will be his equal. Rest in Peace, Buddy. You've been my hero since I was a child, and you'll always be my hero.

[@PorkChopJones]

God Bless you Buddy Rich! What an artist. Thank you for being a part of our lives.

[@Darrylizer1]

Amazing that this was recorded only a few months before he died and that he was 69! I love watching Buddy, always a treat.

[@Mynamesalexa]

I was fortunate enough to go to see him and meet him in his dressing room. Signed my Buddy and Soul LP in 1969.

[@josephesposito3499]

I heard he was crabby, somewhat like Ginger Baker, both great drummers. I'd have to say Buddy was the best

[@Mynamesalexa]

@@josephesposito3499 My friend who was also a drummer asked him about alleged money problems and Buddy yelled YEAH, WHAT ABOUT IT? and Carl apologized all over the place.😂

[@RobertKetteringham]

What a great drummer' i think he's one of the best in the world thanks for the music 🎶 🎵 ❤️ 😀

[@johnastrup1549]

Shame we lost him. THE GREATEST OF THEM ALL. MR.DRUMS BUDDY RICH 🌟

[@joescuderi7766]

As a recording engineer used to listening to the perfect timing of artificial drums made a bit more human by some humanizing algorithm, the real life perfection and feeling Buddy Rich could bring (and at this age!) is just amazing. Beautiful. Thank you. Hearing this made my day.

[@styldsteel1]

But why do you need artificial drums?

[@MrBurlybiker]

It must of been a real treat to be able to see buddy play live!

[@stevejesseph6050]

We can count the number of drummers that could even come close to Buddy on one hand. Simply an incredible musician.

[@pettyofficermartinleeigh6383]

Greatest drummer of all time & 40 yrs ahead of his time!

[@skippyzeig]

That's darn friggin' great playin' for a 70-year-old with a malignant brain tumor--and darn friggin' great playin' for ANY drummer at any age. Go, Buddy, go!

[@Okie-00-Spool]

Seeing this amazing last performance made me realize, the only thing that could slow Buddy down was death! He was truly a perfectionist.

[@JH-ex6mb]

Never missed a beat. RIP Buddy. You gave countless people great times.

[@robbopaloobop]

Right up to the end, Buddy could play and swing like nobody else...he truly was the greatest, in my book

[@terrywright7470]

This was the era when MUSIC was king, the players could actually play instruments, not just electronic keyboards and simulators, and almost every city and town in England had at least one dancehall where you could dance the night away to LIVE bands. Thank God I was in my prime at this time.

[@SujitDas-qd4uv]

Fund music in schools and the instrumentalists will emerge.

[@terrywright7470]

@@SujitDas-qd4uv No-one funded music for these guys, or when I was in school, so we learned to play various intruments, now the kids are too busy on computers and synthesisers to learn to play REAL instruments

[@CuroxX]

Terry Wright preach my friend, it’s a sorrier lot you’ll never see then what passes for talent today. Odd enough, there is talent today, it’s just people today do not classify it as talent, don’t find it, or don’t care. What i’d give to go back.

[@trevorsouthwell2733]

@@terrywright7470 You should listen to the San Andreas Jazz Band. Plenty of gigs on Utube.

[@terrywright7470]

@@trevorsouthwell2733 Thanks Trevor, I shall give it a go.

[@JoeyP322]

A true legend and talent... a simple four piece kit that he absolutely destroyed... the Lord has the ultimate drummer in his band...

[@mikewalker4325]

Greatest ever no question

[@benatkinson4640]

30 years later theres no one even near the same league as what buddy was in.

[@pas_uh_fist2462]

Thoughts on Zachary Hill? kzbin.info/www/bejne/f6S8YZuKbdB0fqs

[@bikeny]

And now, 35 years later, your comment is still true.

[@terryfoty2526]

Once again Buddy Kicks Ass. I saw him in 1967 and I can swear he was a force of nature. You had to see it to feel the full force of his power. Here he is older but still, how many drummers can play like this at any age?

[@mobrules29]

And his skills never diminished....astounding.

[@HankFinkle11]

Use it or lose it. He always “used it.”

[@billnay7576]

I remember the thrill of seeing Buddy live for the first time at Langley High School in McLean Va. his band was tight and I still have never seen faster hands and someone attack the drums better than Buddy. may he RIP!

[@Mrtcoltpilot56]

He also performed at a Jr. High School here in Michigan and was there. 17 at the time 1974. Awesome.

[@davidoickle1778]

The man said he never took a lesson. You can't teach this . . . . It just IS!

[@captainbarn]

Amazing right up until the end. it is true though.. I used to take lessons from Al Miller and they were both great band leaders.. Buddy was obviously more well known had once asked Al to show him to read once and he said no it's not worth it, you don't need it but buddy did have at least one book that I know of that someone transposed for him so I brought mine when I went to see Buddy, Louis Bellson and Al Miller play at a local high school near me someteme around 1982.... I'm so glad I got to see him as a kid and he autographed my copy of his drum book.

[@Fifury161]

How come we don't have this kind of entertainment any more? Enjoyable stuff!

[@davidbaumchen5552]

Our Ukulele group plays it...with the words...sans drums.

[@harrymills2770]

Big bands are very expensive.

[@WHUFC71]

Unless you're a drummer its really hard to say how difficult it is to play like Buddy while keeping perfect timing! Buddy is truly the king of drummers and there will never be another even close to him! RIP Buddy.

[@terryofford4977]

Absolutely right there, listening to 'Panelbeaters' today have neither style nor class despite sitting amongst three sets with numerous Ride a sizzles,all microphoned, and so many of them have to add some weird head shaking and throwing the sticks in the air,so that the teenies can scream with glee....doh. RIP Buddy, the best in the world.

[@marchmadness76]

The very best until the end! RIP Buddy Rich!

[@carlmontney7916]

Have a look at the way Buddy keeps his hi-hat and kick drum going through the solo. That's how all the greats of that era played. The total package. Hands and feet working together. Now keep an eye on the younger players of the current generation. So many don't do that in their solos.

[@Mrtcoltpilot56]

Yes, Buddy was the greatest, and today I would to say Chip Ritter comes very close, not just because of his stick tricks but the way he moves around a three piece set. Met in person, magic.

[@mikegrigg11]

Cause they do a lot more with their feet theses days !!

[@windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823]

@@mikegrigg11 so what, though? Most of them have total garbage hands. And worse yet, can't keep any time to save themselves. One day, I'm going to go over to Guitar Center with 1,000 in 20s and just bet the kids to keep a straight beat for 5 minutes. I'll walk out with a good deal of money. Never could figure out why they're always trying to show off. Loud as hell, too. I mean, I can BE loud, but you're at a store. Nobody wants to hear it, and they can't friggin play. It has nothing to do with the tone of the drum, either. You don't need to bash away for 20 minutes to tell a good drum. This is why someone runs over in about 30 seconds and politely tells them to STF up. Because bad playing sounds even louder than it is. And of course, they never buy a damn thing, even, for all that noise. Jmo.

[@DanieltheTruebadour]

Effen WOW! Thank goodness Buddy was asked to do that number I'm sure every musician on that date cherishes the memory. What a privilege to have been there gigging. Buddy Rich, RIP & keep Heaven rocking!

[@gluonjck63]

To all the great drummers of all time - Ginger Baker, Karen Carpenter, Alex Van Halen, and John Bonham- I salute the absolute best Drummer of all time - Buddy Rich playing a song so hard in time at the the age of 69 to perfection with a huge “real band” of musicians. Just Wow!

[@chuckwood5556]

You forgot Neil Pert and Keith Moon.

[@harley5571]

@@chuckwood5556 How about Gene Krupa

[@davidcurtis4478]

Best drummer in the world the one and only Buddy Rich! 🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁😎😎😎😎😎😎😎DC

[@davidroberts1702]

What a lot of people don't understand about drumming is, it's a language. Buddy speaks in full clear sentences with perfect diction.

[@davidschmidt6013]

JM said it. Speed is one thing, PRECISION at that speed is artistry. RIP BR

[@luvbasses5487]

Boy....that was fun.... Different breed of people...back then....it's called CLASS....RESPECT.

[@Mister_Pedantic]

Buddy Rich is not on record as ever having respected anyone other than himself.

[@luvbasses5487]

Oh I know Buddy was tough on his crew and fellow musicians. What I meant in my comment was, that generation is a lost art compared to today’s winy little girlie dweebs of today. Once that older generation is gone, all class goes with it.

[@Mister_Pedantic]

@@luvbasses5487 Thank you for that response. It says a lot. The thing that confuses me about Buddy Rich are the stories. I mean, with all the insulting things he said about other musicians we're supposed to believe that he liked & respected Karen Carpenter's drumming?

[@DavidMcbrady]

man i just wish i could have felt the energy in that room in person. !!!

[@bobbycowper2915]

yeah they called them racist , bigots and all those other minority talking points.

[@thomasstephenson9006]

This was one cool cat one of the greatest drummers ever to pick up a pair of sticks sorely missed RIP Buddy 🥁

[@jonlangton100]

Great drumming. Not only did Buddy have great talent, but he put his heart and soul into every performance.

[@DavidLeBlanc]

Never seemed to ever just phone it in from what I can tell. Always seemed to give 100%.

[@dennisneo8253]

It's absurd to think that a 69 year old man could play drums better and faster than most guys half his age. That's true talent. He had him some fast hands.

[@jpai4144]

his wife must have loved them also haha

[@oditpramuditya3056]

***** LOL

[@dennisneo8253]

Jack Stubbington Assuming he could fight, he would have got you 30 times before you blink

[@dennisneo8253]

Well he would not have been a man to cross!! Lol

[@dennisneo8253]

Very talented he was. But on the drums I've never seen better.

[@davidgallenstein8877]

THE VERY BEST EVER TO PERFORM BEHIND THE DRUM SET, AN ORIGINAL.

[@apieceofdirt4681]

All of Buddy Rich's solos centered around 1 thing...........................kicking ass on the drums!!! He was to drums what Jordan was to basketball!!!

[@5heikYerbouti]

+apiece ofdirt except way tougher

[@styldsteel1]

People today...Isn't there an app on my apple hand held device for that?

[@dmutant2635]

...and his longevity! He's the Lou Gehrig/Cal Ripkin of jazz too...lol

[@apieceofdirt4681]

D Mutant Most definitely

[@carolynjones6457]

Wow! The late Great Buddy Rich truly was one of a kind. May he continue to Rest in Peace. God Bless You.

[@elisepaola]

grande, grande, grandissimo Buddy Rich grazie per il tuo grande talento, che tanto ci ha insegnato

[@hawkrider88]

Thanks for posting Brian. No words are need, none would suffice.

[@BrianSokoloff]

Thanks, Hawk. I'm glad you appreciated it.

[@francoisroberge5882]

WOW! WOW! WOW! Loved watching this guy on the Carson show. So did Johnny. He was invited many times to the show. Mesmerizing.

[@francoisroberge5882]

Same here. Would make sure I watched Buddy every time he was on.

[@jpathak6227]

Puts a smile on your face. Damn I miss those days!

[@alansmith2203]

What strikes me about B Rich was the speed, the clarity, always executing difficult sections in perfect time. that he was able to do so as a senior citizen should is even more astounding. What an era?

[@1herbiekritzer]

The whole band sounded great!

[@onemoremisfit]

Yep, those guys sure didn't blow any clams.

[@tomshea8382]

@@onemoremisfit ASSHOLES! GOD DAMMIT WHAT ARE YOU DOING BLOWING THOSE FUCKING CLAMS ON MY BAND!!?!

[@glenndespres5317]

You think Buddy would accept less than perfection from his band when he demanded it from himself? Never.

[@frizzlefrap]

Absolutely, Herbie!

[@jimjustice581]

My thoughts exactly. Man! Those horns were tight. Buddy’s playing gave it a sparkle.

[@gazmort8401]

Buddy Rich,the finest drummer to take a breath,shame he took his last.Guys with that self taught talent should live forever.

[@narta11]

I love it when a musician’s instrument turns into a wild stallion and they’re just hanging on for the ride.

[@bjgrant1234]

Its hard to imagine he was gone 3 months later!!! They'll never be another like him! RIP Buddy

[@mellilore]

Pay attention at the continuous boom-boom-boom-boom in the background... that's the bass drum in perfect swing style, the old days techno... no wonder swing music was made to let people dance!!!

[@nautifella]

You know he's hot when the band turns around to watch him. I saw him live twice once at the Disney pavilion and once in San Francisco not long before this was filmed. And nobody danced. we all just watched in awe.

[@JoeNocella]

Buddy died just a few months after this performance. He always gave it his all.

[@AngelCatBaby]

Wow, magnificent drummer, what a performance, one of a kind….love this kind of music….may you rest in God’s eternal peace Buddy, and may your love for the drums inspire others….👍👍👍👍👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@HSDarke]

I don't know that anyone ever mastered the hi-hats like he did.

[@pizzadough686]

His hi hat skills were next to none

[@Elwin66]

OMG! this is ...breathtaking fantastic. Will there evever be a better drummer? Buddy Rich was really a true drum wizard and master.

[@randyshopher7146]

Such a gentle man! Always positive with his band mates. Never a harsh word. Willing to overlook any mistakes or "clams" they might have made. A true mentor.

[@johncooper7694]

I saw him play in Williamston, NC in 1981. Amazed then and amazed now. I played drums in high school and jazz band. He was the best ever.

[@grimreaper6557]

the greatest Drummer of all time in my book

[@jamessholtz6016]

I was lucky enough to see Buddy play 10 to 15 times. I was a Marine Corps Rudimental Drum & Bugle Corps drummer and a USMC Band Drummer. In my humble opinion Mr. Rich was the the best Musician ever to make the drum kit their instrument of choice.

[@johnhoffman2818]

He was the best drummer ever. No one could do what he did. Even playing on his sticks. He was amazing.

[@TheStevehow]

wouldn't want to be the drummer who follows that..the best ever and very sad when he pats his heart.

[@fridgmus]

Buddy Rich and Gene Krupa! It just doesn’t get any better than those two Greats! Rest In Peace, Gentlemen.

[@gretchenfredericks4127]

Legend a legend a legend. Buddy Rich set the stage for so many drum players in the future that it's unbelievable and yet no one to this date can do with Buddy Rich did in his career. God bless you Buddy Rich Wherever You Are and hope you still wrapping those skin's

[@Sandy2044]

He had it and he took it with him! Thank you for sharing this video!

[@rogerdavis5914]

Had the pleasure of seeing buddy play live at the Hammersmith Odeon backing Tony Bennet. Outstanding the man is a legend

[@kt6550]

It is amazing to see him still soldiering on after the fight with cancer.

[@SuiGenerisAbbie]

Thank you so much for this video!

[@edbecka233]

If you watch closely - he’s using the matched grip through the intro to make it easier to twist and face the floor tom, but when he faces the snare, he pivots the left stick to the traditional grip.

[@windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823]

I thought traditional (and apparently we have more than one of those, news to me, a French and another one) was mainly for marching snare. It doesn't make much sense on a kit, imo. I know people who use it, but most flip back and forth between matched and traditional if they had any jazz training.

[@TimeSurfer206]

What scares me about human potential is that there are people out there who could watch/listen to this, and then replicate it with better than 99% accuracy. And they aren't just the famous drummers, either. But yeah, Buddy deserves his Legend status. He was one of those who could.

[@davidhenrywall8619]

Buddy rich , gene crouper outstanding drummers , the proper way to play the drums . Top class

[@cmtippens9209]

Gene Krupa

[@PBLE20]

Krupa not crouper

[@keithpurduecroft]

Buddy was our inspiration. An absolute Monster, and a beautiful human. He, along with Gene, Davy, Louie, Joe and a few others set the stage that let drummers be soloists in their own right. And his chops were unequalled.

[@HankFinkle11]

Just remarkable. He actually got better with age. You’ll never see another like him.

[@paulherlihy9290]

Fantastic performance. The sure sign of greatness is when people can make something look easy when you know it's not, but he did look as if it took its toll on him at the end. Still he died a legend. God rest the great Buddy Rich.

[@matthiasklingner5014]

This almost made me cry. Buddy Rich is the best, ever...!

[@stevediederich9830]

Buddy Rich and Gene Kupa, the best.

[@douglasknoll3500]

....and Louie Bellson....the TRIO!

[@stevediederich9830]

Buddy Rich was great. I prefere Gene Krupa!

[@dwightbernheimer331]

Can you imagine the actual drummer for The Band? Buddy Rich steps down to the stage and now You have to get up and follow that? LOL

[@spark_6710]

👍😆😆😆💜💜💜💜🥁🎵🐉🎤🎶💖💕💞

[@stevesyncox9893]

I’d bronze the sticks.

[@shelleywantiez7964]

Right?!

[@douglasadams6024]

@@shelleywantiez7964 yeah right

[@randymeyer6482]

The greatest!! Looked like near the beginning of the solo, he twirled the stick in his right hand...in the midst of it! He changed grips with his left hand too. There are no drummers like him anymore....

[@lawyers9]

Only one word comes to mind unbelievably incredible!!!

[@draintheswamp1588]

Uhmnmm, that's two words but they're both accurate.

[@LenHummelChannel]

*It's simply amazing and a true tribute to talent and dedication that the man could play THAT well at an advanced age of almost 70 !*

[@martynpayne490]

He said it one of a kind. You couldn't get a machine to get that much swing. The best drummer who ever lived in my humble opinion. He could do things with 1 hand what most drummers could do with two. An absolute genius.

[@roybeckerman9253]

Buddy was dead 3 months later. The greatest drummer to the end and never matched since.

[@sjoeld57]

Makes the hair stand up on the back of my neck every time I watch this video. What a performance. What a privilege it was to watch him.