Buddy Rich Puts on a Clinic | Carson Tonight Show

[@RickMcCargar]

Just astounding talent!

[@deanbrandl1987]

I saw a buddy almost 20 times from 73 to 80... Unbelievably awesome

[@rblauson]

I can’t fathom ANYONE to ever live on planet earth could be this good. AMAZING.

[@ReverendSoupbone]

I never get tired of watching Buddy play. Fantastic.

[@johnsandbo1]

Thankyou J. Carson Estate/Cathy Rich for putting this out on Y.T. It is the finest quality! I know there would be a market for a DVD(s) of Buddy's appearances on the Tonight Show. Drummers worldwide would be forever grateful. Their friendship is fun to see again in these amazing shows.

[@HappyArchaeology-mm4ng]

Buddy an inspiration. But Neil Peart was 1000%, a better percussionist.

[@dugless1]

@@HappyArchaeology-mm4ng I’m guessing you’re deaf.

[@mycroft57]

I've been wanting that collection for a long as I can remember. I wish someone would put it out!

[@coldwinter5710]

​@@HappyArchaeology-mm4ngDifferent kinds of drumming at different times, different music. Can you really compare?

[@HappyArchaeology-mm4ng]

@coldwinter5710 Of course. What is your exact argument? So I can answer clearly. Tooti died recently. One of the best blues drummers of all time. Buddy Rich one of my first to watch. As a learning percussionist. I became more than just a drummer. I won't list every type of instrument, I have played. Make your point. Just for clarification. If you wish. Your opinion seems cloudy.

[@ovepayne]

I had a once in a lifetime experience in 1984 when Buddy toured in Sweden and I got to see him perform and meeting him afterwards for a handshake and he kindly signed an LP I fortunately brought to the concert!

[@drummerdunne3490]

I've been following Buddy since 1970 when I was 17. I don't remember ever seeing this clip. Brought tears to my eyes 😅. He was/is the biggest influence to my drumming career.

[@J35Y1]

Who do you drum for sir if you don't mind me asking

[@SopranoPizzaJMFNJ]

Agree. I don't recall ever seeing this before.

[@junction72]

“This is the Way”

[@stevecagle2317]

I'm a woodwind guy and started playing big band jazz in the mid 70s in highschool. I am so lucky to have seen Buddy several times. I saw all the guys still touring, Stan Kenton, Maynard, Basie, Woody and more. We played charts from them all. I lost my entire collection of albums a few years ago in a fire, but with streaming I'm thrilled to have access to all I had and more. Thanks for posting!

[@slotrane8853]

What a freak of nature. I know what’s coming but blows me away every time

[@DanielKatzel]

precisely - one of the reasons i got addicted to watching the Tonight Show as a kid.

[@JBPerraudindrummerOfficial]

Amazing drum solo!!!

[@timothywilliamson3102]

Johnny was always bringing the great bringer of the talent! Buddy Rich, WOW!! Look at him attack those skins!! Go, MAN, GO!! Thanks Johnny Estate for the memories.

[@Lnzinorbit]

Absolutely amazing..

[@FrazierMtnCheese]

He was amazing 👏

[@timb350]

Freakin mindboggling what this guy can do with a drum kit.

[@shawnwright5332]

What a Beast of a drummer WoW

[@mattslifeandtravels]

My dad used to play jazz in this era and played with a few of the greats around London. He said he couldn’t believe what he saw when he saw Buddy Rich.

[@cathystruska1558]

Buddy Rich was a force unlike any other Hands down the greatest drummer of all time. Gone but never forgotten

[@jeffgolladay5813]

Amazing but John Bonham will have a word

[@imandan1966]

@@jeffgolladay5813 yeah...no he won't

[@Richard-wh9wm]

Senri Kawaguchi is better than Rich ever was.

[@imandan1966]

@@Richard-wh9wm in your opinion

[@Richard-wh9wm]

@@imandan1966 😂😂😂

[@docschweitz7606]

Greatest Drummer ever! You can be cocky, BUT, can you back it up? Buddy backed it up and THEN SOME! These videos are Priceless, Thank you.

[@joelhoulette3244]

Agree. Best ever.

[@docschweitz7606]

@@joelhoulette3244 Joel, I watch drum videos all the time. What amazes me about Buddy( besides his impeccable precision and technique) is that Many times( especially on Carson) he would display his blazing precise artistry, DRESSED IN A SUIT A TIE!!!!!!!! Not this particular video, but I have yet to see ANYONE play as blazing amazing with precise tactical skill and artistic FLAIR, confined and restricted in a SUIT AND TIE. If that exists, someone, Please direct me to it!!!! It doesn't exist, which is just another reason why Sir Buddy blows them all away!

[@MarkColden]

​@@docschweitz7606Look for a video called Joe Morello The Great Solo.

[@sticktrik]

@@docschweitz7606Louie Bellson!!!!

[@docschweitz7606]

@@sticktrik ok Mr Stick, educate me please. I openly confess I know nothing about Louie Bellson. I am curious!!! Are there any videos of I can check out. I love to learn. Serious.

[@mwilliamshs]

To know beyond all doubt that anything is the best of its kind is rare. Buddy Rich is rarer still.

[@drmmadude]

He was the best. Loved him Carmine Appice

[@ultrakool]

ok, think about drumming fifty yrs ago and it's buddy. fifty years before that in the roaring twenties they were only just starting to use the drum kit like they do currently. wow, this is still fresh today. timeless

[@GrayWolf3334]

Buddy kicks ass ‼️🎶🎵🥁 miss you brother thanks for all the awesome music you've shared with us 🎶🎵🥁🙏

[@tomfear-ws4bo]

The king of drummers. An absolute genius.

[@morrispartow759]

Burned those drums, What a beast.

[@MyKingdomForAK9]

🕯. Anniversary of Buddy Rich's death, April 2, 1987 (age 69) ~ he toured/performed to the end.

[@Randetroit]

Yes! He died in Ann Arbor, Michigan RIP Buddy!

[@sammyvh11]

I was lucky enough to have seen Buddy once with his band at University of Maryland. He's the goat .

[@audiophile33073]

Happy Birthday Buddy Rich!! Saw you live just a few years before passing in NYC at Lincoln Center

[@wirelesscustomer9973]

Always amazing, and such a fun person to be around.

[@kimmyers5648]

The best drummer. EVER.

[@keenokeeno9064]

Saw him live twice, he will never be beaten.😊

[@jamesdrynan]

Saw Buddy and his band at the Imperial Room in the Royal York Hotel in Toronto. Amazing!

[@johnnyreo9681]

To see this man walk up to those drums cold and play at that level is amazing.....Most of those Tonite Show videos were shot when Buddy was in his later years. Imagine him 20, or 30 years younger! He took no drum lessons,, couldnt read a note,,.by all accounts, never practiced, he said, "you get better by playing,. not practicing," had a photographic memory, a genius I Q of drumming..and an Amazing GOD GIVEN TALENT!

[@sstephen474]

your right man. I played drums for Don Menza and Art Pepper both on Buddy"s Caesar's palace album, knew Freddy Gruber and guys from Buddy"s band and they all said the same thing you said. I saw Buddy at disneyland in 1969 3 nights. it was like watching God zapping Buddy with superhuman abilities. He's the GOAT these other guys are great but have to practice and dont have the natural gift and charisma. Jeff Porcaro was another one that didnt practice and had the charisma and natural talent but played a much simpler type of music but equally as entertaining. Thank God I was lucky to see all the greats.

[@robbopaloobop]

He grew up in show business. No doubt he got things from the great drummers he saw as a boy. That background plus incredible ability and a photographic mind is how champions are born.

[@dirkbag22]

Still my favorite drummer of all time. Spectacular.

[@clarkt5439]

He really was a Phenom! Like an alien with special powers. He and Carson were really good together in banter as well. I loved the videos of him and Shaughnessy playing together. I really don't think there will ever be anyone comparable. Guys have tried, and there are some great talents out there, but with Buddy it's one in an infinite number. ♾️

[@ajn465]

It’s a weird thing… Buddy rich is a phenomenon. A guy whose life Spans the history of jazz from just after it’s beginning until the mid-1980s and who is gifted (mainly from starting in infancy) with chops no one could touch. It’s so important to get these clips out in the public domain as much as possible because buddy’s playing will speak to young drummers for generations to come. Having good clear copies of these things is very important. For the furtherance of music education. Either way, thanks again… And looking forward to the next find.

[@Modernaire]

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[@robertnobody]

Johnny's amazing generosity by allowing Buddy to solo that long, you would never see that today on network television.

[@StreetsOfVancouverChannel]

It’s crazy how controlled and fake so many things are now…

[@mindeloman]

I don't think networks or producers could or would allow the level of control Johnny had over his show. Johnny was definitely the conductor of the orchestra. If he felt the show was too good and flowing well, he would bump a guest. He notably did this when Chuck Berry came on and Johnny bumped every guest after him, allowing Chuck to perform 3 songs. Johnny knew good TV and is a legend because of it.

[@nickkorte]

Uhh Neil Peart and David Letterman lol

[@jamescastillo2405]

Johnny was a frustrated drummer. He fantasized his dream through Buddy Rich.

[@MysteryZenSide2]

exactly- since Johnny was a Drummer himself- he loved to provide a platform for World Class drummers

[@leezaichick29]

Awesome I was in jazz band in the earl 70s in high school Johnny Carson band. Buddy rich Many others Went to a jazz band competition in Burbank. Studios Omg. A wake up call on how good they were

[@SirVic42]

For reference: Johnny was a decent amateur drummer and worshipped Buddy Rich. They were friends busting each other's chops here.

[@Rob_Kates]

I read that Buddy gave Johnny one of his drum kits.

[@tsarbomba1]

They were roommates at one point.

[@J35Y1]

How do you even know that and how do i find friends who knows these things ​@tsarbomba1

[@tsarbomba1]

@@J35Y1 Read a couple of Buddy's biographies. When they were both starting out they were roommates.

[@SopranoPizzaJMFNJ]

​@@Rob_Kates I have read same. Buddy gifted Johnny a drum kit.

[@tA_aT287]

Real music, real musicians, real instruments....REAL talent. AMAZING!!!

[@TheRealDrummerDude]

I've enjoyed a wonderful full-time career as a drummer, teacher, and sometimes session player, and conducting rhythm and drum circles. It all began as a 6-year-old when my mother would wake me up every time Buddy Rich was on the Tonight Show. I would scamper down the hall of our home in south Chicago in my pajamas--my drumsticks in hand--and sit on the floor in front of the big Motorola TV set just absorbing every damn second of Buddy. I saw him in person several times and even took a master class from him at the old Frank's Drum Shop in Chicago many years ago. I love Buddy, I owe him so much! Even NOW in my mid-60s, I miss him terribly!

[@mrgransport]

I was born about 15 years too late. In the mid 50’s. Big band and great musicians died in the 70’s. I miss these late night shows and the true talent that was in them.

[@eightbars1]

I am the same age, but Buddy was my God father. I grew up with all those guys around all the time. True, their hey day6 was past, but Buddy did his best to stay up and stay hip. I know all the stories of Buddy. Ignore them. He was a warm, wonderful cat who showed me so much and laughed all the time. Watch Harry James Orchestra play "Green Onions" to see Buddy and my dad, Red Kelly on bass, play together.

[@cashmeremonroe7715]

​@@eightbars1 What a great story! I bet you didn't even know it was a big deal because you were so young.

[@johnsewell6593]

Cool story " Mr. Eightbars ". I'm in my sixties so I watched Carson all the time. I began playing drums in 1973, subsequently whenEVER the worlds greatest drummer was on , I didn't miss. This guy is UNBELIEVEABLE. Would have loved to have met this musical Giant.....You're a fortunate individual...Long May You Run....!

[@davidlewtas4715]

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[@Rob_Kates]

I was born way too late, in 1969. I love big band jazz, especially from the World War 2 era, like Buddy Rich, Glenn Miller, Gene Krupa, Benny Goodman, Artie Shaw, Count Basie, etc. The music on Johnny Carson's show was one of the things that made it special.

[@scottanddebranelson8419]

i think i actually saw this episode. i for sure remember seeing him on johnny at least once and this very well coulda been it. thanks for posting.

[@erielakemusic]

unreal, one of the most incredible drum solo's you will ever see...thanks for reposting this clip

[@dhrichardson5798]

Buddy Rich is amazing.......I remember watching him as a little kid on the tonight Show and being blown away and still blown away

[@loucontino4804]

Dynamite! Buddy Rich was the greatest natural drummer in the history of the world. I did think around the time this aired, Buddy was under an endorsement contract with Ludwig. So, I'm not sure why the show got him Slingerland Drums to play. Maybe I'm wrong on the timing and Buddy was in between endorsements. But man those Slingerlands sound crisp as fresh lettuce! We miss you dearly Buddy & Johnny & Ed.

[@boomerguy9935]

I watched Johnny Carson every night when I was a kid so that I could see his band and hopefully, Buddy Rich. I've been a moonlighting jazz drummer since the 70's. Now I'm in my 70's and still loving this music and my drums.

[@thomaskittsii1008]

Freaking Awesome.... Grew up on Zepplin..Early Scorpions..Who...etc... but the big band sound is Incredible !!!

[@troynov1965]

Buddy Rich best drummer ever......Besides Animal....... of course.

[@shanec7436]

Buddy Rich and Ronnie Tut both brilliant.

[@porgy]

Watching him play on Johnny Carson when I was kid was the reason I wanted to play the drums.

[@tracygallaway36]

Buddy was, and will always be- the Saturn Five of Drummers!! Thanks Buddy!

[@Mrvictorfernandes]

"Buddy Rich is the greatest drummer ever to have drawn breath." - Gene Krupa. 9/30/1917 - 4/2/1987 🥁 🔥

[@or2ak]

Neil Peart

[@johnmaid3161]

Neil Peart also said Buddy Rich was the greatest drummer of all time.

[@or2ak]

@johnmaid3161 Peart wouldn't say Peart was the best... LOL Only a narcissistic would say that. Buddy is fast with only a 5 piece set, Peart is amazing on a 30 piece set. Huge difference.

[@johnmaid3161]

First of all, they didn't have 30 piece kits back then. If they did, Rich would've been even better. I saw Rush live 7 times. Peart was very talented, but wasn't in the same league as Rich.

[@or2ak]

@@johnmaid3161 Opinion, not a fact.

[@quintbromley2112]

The GOAT. 🥁

[@fredsavage4925]

They were such good friends, what a pleasure.

[@pjreynoldsa1]

That was................. perfect in every way!

[@icetech6]

I had never seen this one, thank you for posting it..

[@thatonedude1003]

My grandpa was a huge Buddy Rich & Gene Krupa fan. I didn’t quite get it when I was really young. In my later teens…it all came together. Jazz is my favorite genre of music, and I play it in my classroom for my students all day/every day. Most don’t “dig” it at first…but many reach out when they hit college and tell me that they can’t study without jazz playing. I am super grateful to my grandfather for introducing me to artists such as Buddy. They are the TRUE magicians. Thanks for sharing such a wonderful video!!

[@margerykirner5604]

A rare treat.

[@michaelhungate7506]

Buddy was a fantastic player (and he absolutely knew it) .

[@powerage17]

The greatest drummer ever

[@or2ak]

Neil Peart

[@or2ak]

@carbonc6065 these are opinions, relax.

[@jasonq703]

I've seen him perform in different videos and on The Tonight Show when I was a little kid, and I am still awed.

[@chrishepp4429]

this sucks just opinion third grader drum as good as this garbage

[@debbiemichaels4632]

Buddy Rich was my idol when i went the Cleveland Institute of Music 🎶

[@andrewsimineri2243]

There can be only one. Thank you BR!

[@vitodicamillo5645]

My favorite drummer of all time!

[@ikofire1]

Buddy Rich was a great master and as many say a true force of nature! A fantastic virtuoso that took our breath away! Rest in peace great man! His interactions with Johnny Carson were a lesson to us all. Men of tremendous respect and great class!!

[@speedoflite1xspeedoflite1]

Noone else plays with the power, precision, speed of BR. He's the best!! Each exhilarating moment.

[@CybermonkProd]

Puts many to shame. Even with their 52 piece drum set & gong. This man had simple. And made it sound legendary...

[@benigiacalone4905]

Hands down the greatest ever.

[@bornagainbuddhist1969]

An absolute legend.....

[@nazfrde]

The Prince of Darkness. LOL

[@WhoGitDaBiscuit]

😂

[@epiphanydrums5427]

FLAWLESS UNPARALLELED LIVE Performance by ANY standard. I have never seen this before. Really a treasure!

[@dailyflash]

He was known to be quite an a-hole, but he was THE best, of all jazz and rock drummers.

[@FURDOG1961]

One of his best solos.

[@J35Y1]

Magic

[@peoplehavetherights]

Was Angie Dickinson on this Carson video some fifty years ago in Burbank?!?

[@thedude4672]

Smokin hot

[@seeharvester]

I had the pleasure of watching Buddy perform in his home in the Lake Tahoe area. The occasion was my friends wedding reception, which, along with the small wedding, was conducted in his home. He was an amazing mechanic on the skins. The best, in my opinion.

[@DanielGarnet-r2c]

There’s no one drummer 🥁 out there today , that’s as good as he was , just amazing timing ⏱️

[@SuperBoomshack]

When I listen to John Bonham, I definitely hear some Buddy Rich influence

[@ellisweiner6405]

Happy (as a drummer) to worship Buddy, but also Johnny: two witty guys, both players, who obviously take pleasure in onr another's company.

[@drummerundercover6299]

WHAT A GOLDEN MEMORIES!!!!

[@rudy2shoes403]

Look - seeing ANY Buddy Rich is a YES for me

[@capslock9037]

I can play like that in my sleep...cause that's when I'm dreaming

[@dennyclosser8456]

Carson was the absolute best! And Buddy Rich wow incredible just the best drummer on the planet in his era

[@stevenholquin2127]

The Master Buddy Traps Rich I’ve Seen Him at Disney Land in The 1970’s at The Carnation Theatre Up Close Just a Amazing Drummer 🥁 Thank You Buddy

[@daveh9335]

I saw BR and I am greatful

[@keithbeck2300]

Buddy Rich became better as he aged. Amazing drum solo, I believe he didn't respect rock drummers but he was perceptive enough to embrace the form and keep an eye on the competition, so to speak. His hand speed and dexterity even considering today's era is amazing.

[@StreetsOfVancouverChannel]

Sooooooo much music in that amazing drummer!🥁 🎉😎👏🏻👊🏻🙏🏻👏🏻✌🏻

[@VictoriaLarson-bv2vf]

I remember when I first saw Buddy as a young boy. Went into the kitchen,, layed out some pots and pans and started drumming. I'm 63 now and still playing.

[@straycatannie5868]

All you can say is WOW!!!!!

[@bb57365]

The King of speed on the King of talk. Legends. 🥁🎤

[@hausf.kartreit1111]

Who needs a Band when You got Buddy Rich👍🏾🤠🤳

[@beatlejim64]

Met him...saw him play live...he's the best drummer ever!

[@rolfdejonge3915]

Wow! What a great footage! Both were "masters of their matters", obviously! And they seemed to like each other genuinely! May they R.I.P./*\ ✌️🤠💥🌟🌀🎉

[@2WheelWallflower]

These drums (minus the wood snare) are currently on display at the Musical Instrument Museum in Phoenix AZ.

[@ugaais]

Buddy Rich and Neil Peart are my two favorite drummers

[@jupiterlegrand4817]

Solos are one thing, but what he could do with a band is beyond comprehension. Talk about drive, intensity, and above all, TIME. He was swinging the Tonight Show band so hard, they probably needed dental work afterwards. He was SO musical. Buddy was the GOAT.

[@macmedic892]

I first saw Buddy Rich in a drum battle with Animal on The Muppet Show. Buddy won.

[@williamafendya2527]

Just looked that battle up against Animal... thanks for that! Indeed, Buddy won.

[@kl9307]

I remember that 🤣🥁🤜💥

[@johnnyonenote376]

@@kl9307 The drum part for 'Animal' in The Muppets was played by the late Ronnie Verrell, who Buddy admired greatly...

[@jonwingate5535]

He was an onery guy..its bs that he didnt know about setting up and tearing down a drum set..he was a legend who brought drums to the front of the stage..awesome..something that is almost gone today is traditional grip..greatest is a big word..i think hes in the top 3..Morello..Gordon..etc..miss these shows

[@william-uc2oy]

He was the nicest guy. When he played at Disneyland at I think it was called Carnation Garden during the summer. Early 70s. He’d sit on his drum chair and talked to me and a friend about music. All this during breaks. Although I wasn’t a musician he still knew I loved a variety of music and loved talking to us. We were about 17 at the time. I think he just enjoyed hearing our youthful perspective on the state of music. Great old memory.

[@tomtomboy6471]

Buddy Rich is the World's Greatest Drummer there ever was, is now, and forever shall be!