BUDDY RICH INSANE DRUM SOLO IT DOESN'T GET ANY BETTER THAN THIS!!

[@ncjbennett]

When Buddy sat down at the drums, the laws of physics no longer applied. I got to see him in person at a jazz club in Houston and he would take you to places you never dreamed existed with his amazing skill and speed. It was really hard to wrap your head around what you were hearing and seeing. I miss him!

[@ttacking_you]

Interesting analysis, yes, I concur, I'd classify his playing as more of a _sub specie æternitatis_

[@charleskendall5972]

a naturale genious on the drums

[@david-pb4bi]

@@charleskendall5972 technically good but musically rubbish.

[@jckhammer]

​@david-pb4bi in what way was he musically rubbish ? As a drummer and pianist myself, your comment truly illustrates that you couldn't be much of a musician or drummer at all . No professional musician or drummer would ever EVER say something so asinine and amateurish like you. Fucking wow lol

[@garycover1313]

Thank you for the comment, yes , un fricken believable! Speed

[@kurtmarkham5593]

You're right!!! Buddy is the best of all time. I saw him play many times. At every concert, you could see some people melting in theie seats, I mean just melting. Those were the drummers!!! I don't think Buddt will EVER be surpassed. God bless Buddy Rich FOREVER

[@pokeguy1311]

This man is undoubtedly the world's greatest drummer.

[@ivanthurlow5061]

Hey james, Louie Bellson very good too!

[@liams706]

@@ivanthurlow5061 couldn't hold a fucking candle to Mr. Rich

[@spark_6710]

@@ivanthurlow5061 I LOVE HIM,TOO!!! Very exciting to watch him as well! He's one of my most favorites all time! But BUDDY RICH Was/IS THE VERY BEST OF THE BEST! RIP BOTH OF THEM & ALL THE GREAT DRUMMERS!

[@arthurparker7705]

but Belson had that 2nd base drum.

[@davidpfeifer9489]

ivan thurlow Yeah so is Billy Cobham but they knew Rich was king. The man played with the intensity of a hurricane and the technicality of an engineer His left hand couldn’t be matched by anyone

[@MikeJamesMedia]

My dad was a drummer, and I was too. So, after listening to all of my dad's recordings, I then (in the 1960s) became a huge fan of Buddy, and followed him around as much as I could, until his death. This performance is awesome, for sure. But the amazing thing to me is that Buddy was capable of playing like this every time he played, for the vast majority of his career. From his recordings in the 1940s until his death, he relentlessly kicked ass. The phrase "one of a kind" really fits him, and I sure miss that kind of energy today.

[@aaronrus]

+Mike James i blame red bull for the up and down performances of drummers today.. that and the food supply, big pharma, and the taliban

[@bRadicalmagic1]

+aaronrus Yeah, and high acidic bottled water & those pesky Chem trails .

[@1967Rev]

amen to that

[@henryedwards4116]

I blame Obama and the liberal media

[@bRadicalmagic1]

Mike, I got to see Buddy play live in 1983 & oh what a night ! ! ! I even held his drumsticks after the show, they weighed like balsa wood ! ! !

[@nitestar95]

Every once in a while, on this earth, a person is born that has special talents so far above the rest of us, that their accomplishments become legend. Buddy Rich was one such man. No one like him, before, or since. Sure, one day someone else will come along and eclipse his talent on the drums; but it probably won't be any time soon. And we're all lucky that some of his best work exists and will be available for posterity, to inspire others to follow in his footsteps. Hail the master with the sticks; Buddy Rich.

[@ridingroy]

Yes, there was Buddy then everybody else. On his own planet. Lucky to have so many filmed clips of him since if you tried to tell someone how he played they wouldn't believe you...

[@HankFinkle11]

Babe Ruth was that to baseball. Michael Jordan.

[@pavarotti744]

a complete 'one off', no expertise necessary to understand that truth.

[@CDJF1]

dil bert just like Hendrix on guitar.

[@jellmmfnfnfmf3i33]

Someone may come along and elclipse him, than again maybe not....someone's gotta be the best

[@3kingkool]

His control is insane.

[@cornellsmith8688]

The title lives to its name, hands down most insane solo. Lost with words this time forsure. Great work Buddy 👍🏽 RIP Apr 1982

[@philipsummers9682]

April 87 👍

[@lucyfernandez8304]

@@philipsummers9682 The muppets

[@tonyarchermusic1]

Buddy Rich At The Top, for many years, at least for me, was probably the very best taped drum solo by Buddy Rich. This is my very first time seeing Buddy Rich Insane! And after all these years, I find this video INSANE!! More tricks and a lot of attitude! I LOVE IT!!! The screaming and yelling, surprisingly did not seem to bother Buddy. In my opinion, the vocal antics actually FUELED him. The look on his face sez it all. For a change, he was eating all that stuff up and spitting it out with another trick! If you ever annoyed him, Buddy would be the very first person to tell anyone to shut up. That smirk throughout the solo was worth a million bucks! To me he was, and still is, the very best! What he did at that time was INSANE! Let's be honest. Because of VIDEO, DVD'S, YOU-TUBE and who knows what else, just about everybody can play CRAZY DRUMS! The journey to learn anything in those days was oh so very long! Today, you go home and click on YOU-TUBE and within fifteen minutes you're a doctor! Thank you so much for sharing this video!! I can never ever get tired of seeing GREATNESS!!!!!!!

[@rbogan9199]

Glad you enjoyed it. It has been my favorite solo of his for 30 something years. I have a number of second favorite videos of his solos. They were all already posted on here. One of my 2nd favorite solos videotaped is with John Williams because I found it so cool that John Williams was shaking his head in amazement.

[@rbogan9199]

Her is the link to the lead up to this INSANE solo, not the John Williams video. Enjoy: BUDDY RICH, INSANE! It doesn't get any better than this.

[@darnell828]

OK! wait a min. I've been playing my whole life and Im 56 years old. I saw Buddy several times live and agree, he was a one off. Nobody possessed whatever it was that he possessed. With that said. I never saw anything like this particular performance. He must have really felt like playing that day. Its beyond everything that we know as normal ability. I love that little section where he starts playing a rock groove and gets such a heavy sound and then just drops it, as if to say......that aint shit......He was right..........!!!!!!!..... Lets go back and study the people he thought were wonderful. We all still have so much to learn from our original pioneers. That you so much for uploading this historical treasure.

[@grantjohnston7148]

It's pretty much the same here! I saw him twice and heard many of his solos, but this one is so well done and intense !

[@keithshowell6688]

Buddy, always made it look so easy. The Master Technician. RIP, Sir. Thanks for sharing

[@rbogan9199]

you're welcome :)

[@DerGlaetze]

The pinnacle of all drummers, who only come by once every thousand years.

[@lesliewheeler9965]

i have loved drumming all my life. and i have seen some of the greats, who have mostly past on now. but i have never ever seen or heard one as good as buddy rich. he will never be surpassed. the greatest .

[@santannavalter]

This guy was a MONSTER!!! Totally out of the curve!

[@tonyrome3119]

Valter Santanna great around

[@karmasmith3387]

BEST I'VE EVER SEEN AND I'VE SEEN ALMOST EVERYTHING N THIS FEELS AMAZING INSIDE ME SOUL !!! THANK U WHOEVER SHARED THIS!!!!!!!

[@tiffsaver]

What amazes me the most about Buddy is his utterly relaxed style. He is THE master of stick control and speed. The greatest who ever lived. My favorite solo remains, "The West Side Story Medley," in Cologne, Germany. Phenomenal.

[@tiffsaver]

+Jack Stubbington Wrong again.

[@343blech]

+tiffsaver opinions cant be wrong

[@tiffsaver]

+Servant of Osiris Yes, but people can. Ask ten top professionals about Buddy Rich, then you decide. Then watch his live performance in Cologne, Germany playing "The West Side Story Medley." There is only ONE Buddy Rich.

[@tiffsaver]

+Jack Stubbington Go fuck yourself.

[@rbogan9199]

+Servant of Osiris True, opinions can't be wrong, but some things are fact or false. I could say that in my opinion, opinions can be wrong. And you could deservedly call me stupid, because what you wrote is either true or false, not an opinion. If jack Stubbington wrote that favored Tony williams style, that would be an opinion, and fine. tiffsaver wrote about Buddy, "He is THE master of stick control and speed. The greatest who ever lived" That is either fact or false. It happens to be fact. :)

[@olfartdrummin8627]

The one and only: Buddy Rich.

[@Cowboyssuckcock100]

The best lefthand in all of History of drumming hands down

[@floatsting20]

amen to that brother

[@Birdbungle]

That's what I said.

[@kennethedwards3936]

TheMad Mexican I would agree with that.

[@mobrules29]

And right hand, left foot, right foot....

[@davidpfeifer9489]

TheMad Mexican Yes sir, u know who’s still out there killing it though, Billy Cobham! I saw him play last year in PA and he was a fucking machine out there and very nice humble man too took a few min to talk to the small crowd when he pulled up. Some asked u ready? He goes idk I guess we’ll see, and we did he was amazing. Mauch Chunk theater in Pa

[@journeyon1983]

JUst when I thought I had all the Buddy Rich solo's downloaded I find, yet, another one. Thanks for sharing.

[@rbogan9199]

You're welcome, glad you enjoyed it.

[@1RiderPale]

Amazing to watch! A friend of mine and I were lucky enough to see him and his band play in a small Minnesota town out in the middle of nowhere back in 1979. It always brings a smile to my face when I think of that night! Both Buddy and my friend are gone, but not the memories. May they both rest in peace!

[@DavidLeBlanc]

The amazing thing to me is all of this solos were different. Sometimes by a little, sometimes by a lot. I think he was creating them on the spot and he could draw on his seemingly bottomless bag tricks, speed and technique to amaze the audience. I saw him live, on TV and here on KZbin and his solos never get old. One hundred years from now people are still going to be marveling at his solos.

[@OZRIC1985]

Buddy was definitely an incredibly innovative master drummer. There will never ever be another drummer like him...

[@itahue721]

Simply and plainly, the greatest drummer who ever lived. He was in a league by himself.

[@jazzpianoman01]

Certainly, he was way above others abs still is today

[@JohnLittle-ze7sp]

probably never will be matched

[@dibber43]

ABSOLUTELY!!!

[@darkhorse618]

Saw him live once, Newcastle city hall, I was memorized at how talented he was, best of the best

[@MrCptKrunch]

The dynamics, the speed, the stick action, he is and will be the best ever. Never seen anyone take a small kit and produce a insanely huge sound out of it.

[@GalanDestroyer]

Oh. Wow. What did I just see? Speechless. I love watching jazz drummers do their thing in these amazing solo videos... Buddy Rich: truly one of a kind.

[@LesKern]

Back in the early 70's he played at my high school. I only saw him on Johnny Carson, and a few of us went with our parents not expecting much. After all, it was jazz and not rock. Okay, it will be good for a laugh. Let me tell you now if you never saw him live: It was beyond astounding. He played like this video for the whole 2 hours, and from that day forward I viewed him as the greatest drummer I have ever heard.

[@bRadicalmagic1]

Hey rbogan, I too am permanently disabled & wanted to thank you for uploading this as Buddy brings me GREAT JOY ! ! !

[@rbogan9199]

You're welcome, Brad, Glad you enjoyed it.

[@michaelrigby6899]

Simply THE BEST

[@rayfrazier8657]

Absolute gift. Thank You for posting.

[@rbogan9199]

you're welcome. :-)

[@steveforst5163]

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[@srmcriclesinthenight9317]

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[@lehah4333]

One word: MONSTER. A drum solo to end all solos.

[@grantjohnston7148]

Agree. There are some unbelievable drummers around the world today. But this solo to me is still unbeatable to this day.

[@ganjalistic]

I think the thing that pisses me off so much about him and his style is the way he just looks like he's watching the world go by out of his window whilst playing like an absolute mentalist. Raw talent at it's best

[@jeffw2468]

My guess is that this would have been recorded in the mid 1960s--A) the technology--not just the video, but the mics and his hardware, and B) his hair--the style as well as the amount! We've lost two other great drummers in 2019--Neil Peart and Ginger Baker. I got to see Buddy live twice in my life, and I'm honored! He's definitely the greatest of all time!

[@GuitarMistress1]

Jeez even the most amazing drum solo gets boring after 4 or 5 minutes. lol This guys def the best I've ever seen tho.

[@rbogan9199]

Juliana Brown But did you watch it to the end, anyway? :)

[@kylered1268]

Lol, As far as drum solos go, this is about the farthest from "boring" I have ever seen. You must bore easily, I would like to recommend skydiving.

[@mrzeegrr]

+PearlDrummer24 Pert has no soul.

[@Smittyschannel]

+PearlDrummer24 after watching enough Peart, they get repetitive too :-( This is old school drumming; nobody could touch BR & his hand speed was unparalleled

[@rbogan9199]

+PearlDrummer24 That's cool for you that you enjoy Neil's solo's more than Buddy's. What we enjoy is our individual opinion. I love Rush and Neil's drumming, I thought the Exit stage Left solo during yyz was great. Over the years, however what people call his solo wasn't really a drum solo anymore, not the whole thing, anyway. He's added so much electronic stuff I don't consider a drum solo. For instance he added the jazz music to it. It's just like when I play along to CD's when I'm by myself, I don't consider that doing a drum solo. Neil plays along with prerecorded tracks and even has parts of the solos where the drum parts are echoed. That may make it less boring, but it's not a drum solo.

[@hotlinefreight4852]

I was incredibly lucky to see Buddy perform a solo concert at South Dakota State University. I was just a young college student at the time. I knew a little about him, having seen him on the tonight show. It was one of the most incredible performances I've ever seen. I still remember the sweat dripping off his face when he really got going.,.. and when you thought he couldn't go any faster he would turn it up even more..... just incredible.. had to be around 1985.. rest in peace Buddy......

[@JakeGraceAndGlory]

He stands out as the best of all time in my mind.

[@davidcurtis4478]

A million percent respect for the great one and only Buddy Rich!! David Curtis Drumming

[@matt88008]

Phenomenal! Buddy Rich is the greatest drummer of all time, hands down. It's not even close. I have been fortunate enough to have seen many of the greatest rock drummers live, including John Bonham, Keith Moon, Carl Palmer, Ginger Baker and Billy Cobham. Excluding Neil Peart, who I have never seen live, they are five of the greatest rock drummers in history and truly, none of them could hold a candle to Buddy Rich and I am a big rock fan. The virtuosity, the syncopation, the timing, the hand speed, in this solo is just unbelievable, almost superhuman

[@peterschopf7373]

Superhuman speed, effortless, second nature and the greatest reason to look for musical genius beyond pop culture.

[@JBPerraudindrummerOfficial]

Hello rbogan! I'm a collector of Buddy Rich, and I can tell this video comes from Newport Jazz fest, July 2, 1979... ;)

[@rbogan9199]

Thank You, Jean. I hope you enjoyed it, Do you have this or anymore BR from this particular festival?

[@JBPerraudindrummerOfficial]

rbogan9199 : Yes I have this video, but there's no more titles than what you found (according to book "Mister I'm the Band" by Doug Meriwether & Clarence Hintze)... I have many videos and 369 audio recordings currently... :)

[@bellaad1]

Hi Jean, I guess this one isn't widely available? as I cant seem to find it anywhere? Cheers Andy.

[@JBPerraudindrummerOfficial]

Andy B :no I don't think this video is available anymore unfortunately...

[@philipsummers9682]

As Mel Torme quoted ' you'll never see his like again' saw him with his fabulous band on 2 consecutive occasions , totally different set and solo , amazing drumming !

[@StewartNicolasBILLYCONNOLLY]

Everything Saint Buddy did was amazing! The old story goes that, after a marathon solo the drummer walks off into the wings. The bassist says to the pianist "Who does he think he is, GOD?" The pianist replies "No, he IS God, he just thinks he's BUDDY RICH!"

[@ravenstar5376]

stew ... thank you that is the best joke i have ever heard :)

[@kbee4578]

Stewart Nicol as BILLY CONNOLLY

[@salchaos]

No one ever topped this man with his amazing, jaw dropping technique and stick control. No one.

[@jacksprat3009]

The guy must have been a savant or just had drums in his DNA - cuz this is insane drumming.

[@rayszymarek2920]

One thing about Buddy Rich was that he played his solos in a Musical Fashion. His drums sounded fantastic. His cymbal work was awesome the way he punctuated that bass drum. No need for two bass drums for Buddy. He made one Bass Drum sound like two. His Precision is drum rudiments rank Supreme. He never needed a drum teacher he was Born with this talent. His chops and speed are legendary but really what wows me his ideas in a drum solo. Never boring. Like reading a good book. He presents page after page chapter after chapter and when you think its the end of the page you are dead wrong he throws in more mind boggling endings. and also notice those WRISTS its in the WRISTS not the Arms. He played effortlessly and its that Wrist action that makes it look like another day in the office for Buddy Rich. Got some great drummers out there today no doubt about it but but there was only one Buddy Rich and he proved this so many many times. To this date no one and I will I MUST repeat there are no BUDDY RICHS out there. Buddy Rich the one the only the MASTER DRUMMER. enough said.

[@caroltrimble569]

Sure brings back memories from 2 of the most interesting years in my life; on the road with that band is why. I was married to Jim Trimble (RIP) who played trombone in the band. He won my heart at the Scotch Mist in Chicago when I heard him play the solo "Somewhere" from the Westside Story album.

[@tomrainone1041]

Absolutey INCREDIBLE! Glad I saw 'em about 13-14 times during his amazing career!

[@MisterLiftoff]

His incredible skills are unforgettable for ever!

[@DaveE7171]

I was an 18 year old high school student in the tiny town of Yuma Arizona in 1985. My parents brought me to an auditorium to see Buddy Rich. (still not sure how he ended up in Yuma) I'd never heard of him before. My favorite drummer at the time was John Bonham which I still enjoy but Buddy was of course in a completely different league. WOW!! At one point he broke out of a solo and just hit the bell part of all the many cymbals with such incredible speed and skill that everyone in the audience was quiet as a mouse. We just couldn't believe how unbelievable he was. It's awesome to see the KZbin clips of him from that year now. I'm honored to have seen the best that will ever be.

[@stevebullard685]

Much is always made about Buddy's solo's ( which were incredible as this one is ) but i was always mind blown with his ability to play for and drive the band. Not reading music he had all these complex jazz arrangements set in his mind and memory. It is said that he only had to hear a tune one time and then he had it forever and he could basically play anything. That to me is real genius.

[@davehunter9]

Wow! I was lucky enough to see him before he passed away, and it's one of the most memorable shows I've ever seen. He was amazing. Thank you for sharing this.

[@amberbills9377]

There's BUDDY and Then there's Everyone Else...In the words of Dom Famularo "every Drum chop or Beat that Ya hear in ANY genre of Music-Buddy already Laid that Shit down Yrs. Ago!! signed,Ronnieronn'67

[@tonyrobbins1665]

Yeah, I heard Neil peart all over the place

[@Arcangel_D]

It always amazes me how he never looks where the pieces are he hits. He is so focused and knows instinctively. Amazing!

[@markvigario]

My drum instructor Mr. Gordon knew him, not everybody can get this good, Buddy had mad skills. Probably the world's greatest drummer.

[@MrRadar1967]

I gotta a chance to see Buddy play at the Kool Jazz Festival in Orlando before he passed. My father was one f the hired Photographers so I got in for free. His show was messmerizing .. You heard snare riffs but you would swear his hands never moved. Drum rolls one handed. Criss cross snare to floor toms all combined with hi hats and bass drum. It was his show in Orlando the reason I became a drummer... He didnt just play a drum kit... He was the drum kit.... Buddy Rich was not only the best but he was a drumming God... He also received a Phd in Music Theory and Percussion from Missouri State University...

[@michaeljuett8202]

The year was 1979 Buddy head lined the jazz and BB King head lined the blues at that concert.

[@MegaLJ3]

Every art form has one or two greats that come along that leave a special legacy. Buddy rich is one of those people.The strength and stamina that it took to do this solo for over 8 minutes is mind boggling. But then you have a naysayers, "Yea, but....

[@lastrada52]

One of the reasons Buddy Rich was always highly regarded as "the best drummer" is because many seasoned, terrific, precise drummers often cited him in interviews as the most exceptional. But to understand Buddy's own development you have to go back to two drummers who didn't have the drum technology in their day that Buddy had but they laid down the blueprint for some of the most dynamic beats and rudiments still used today. I start with bandleader/drummer Chick Webb -- he was a deformed musician, a hunchback all the way back. He discovered Ella Fitzgerald who sang with his band at 17. His drumming and lightning fast cowbell on "Liza" (1938) is incredible for the era (on KZbin). You will hear that "Buddy Rich" style snare work and the snap on the rim the way Rich later embellished. This was a crude drum set and still, Webb managed to ignite it. He is truly a legendary performer. After Chick, came the other legendary maniacal drummer who preceded Buddy Rich in the household name department -- (often called the Keith Moon of his day because he was just as crazy and exciting as the Moon). Gene Krupa. He was exciting to watch and really put on a percussive show. Many believe Buddy was better. Yeah, Buddy may have been bit faster. But for variety and originality, Gene Krupa was unbeatable. Iron Butterfly's drum solo in the 1960's on "In-a-Gadda-Da-Vida," and Ginger Baker's solo on "Toad," -- all basic Gene Krupa style workouts from the 1930's and 40's. However, you'd be surprised how many 20+-year-old drummers never heard of Buddy Rich or Gene Krupa. I visit music stores from time to time and talk to them. No idea. Not even the expert behind the counter selling drum sets and giving lessons. Music teachers don't even bring these drummers up in music classes. (I have been there too. They talk music theory, teach them a little about music appreciation. But never cite some of the greatest musicians to have played. You would think an introduction to these people would motivate a student to want to play. We certainly know how to bore our talented students to death, don't we? Teach saxophone? And don't mention or play Charlie Parker, John Coltrane, Gerry Mulligan or Art Pepper and so many others? Then you're not doing your job. Teach trumpet and you don't discuss the diversified styles of Al Hirt, Miles Davis, Doc Severensin, Louis Armstrong, Clark Terry? Dizzy? Chet Baker? Bix? None of them? It does make me really happy when I see some young person comment on Buddy in a manner that they are so impressed with him. His legacy deserves to be preserved. We pay homage to his talent, not whether he was a nice guy or not. All humans have faults. But sometimes his arrogance and obnoxiousness were part of his personality on those drab talk shows. The day he crucified country music on one show was historic. Classic live television. May even be on KZbin. And -- what "great" drummer beside Ringo Starr is ever seen on any talk shows today and familiar to the general public? Who? Neil Pert? Outside of rock few people know who he is and he is great. He's just not a Buddy Rich on drums or personality. Had Keith Moon lived -- he might have been the exception. He would have been a great talk show guest and many would know him through his antics. There are lots of great drummers who existed. But the beginning and the end will always be Buddy Rich.

[@vernlauterbach6618]

I saw Buddy Rich & Gene Krupa in a live drum battle, on stage at the Downtown theater in Detroit back in the 1940s. One was doing Cherokee the other Chinatown- It was awesome. It was a one time happening, Like one was on the scheduled marquee, the other just happened to show up. I lucked out by being there. Vern Lauterbach Lansing Mi.

[@bRadicalmagic1]

Hey Vern , That is a cool story, I got to see Buddy live in 1983 . Then in 2016 I subscribed to your channel ! ! !

[@GraffitiPhysical]

So much going on there, great to listen to over and over and it still don't get boring. One of a kind for sure. Great inspiration.

[@billorights7486]

best drummer in the world..

[@Bob_V]

You Think, Think Again. There are far better drummers today than ever.

[@slapmyfunkybass]

bob V There's not.

[@RandomizationE]

bob V Yeah, because Josh Dun can play rolls like that.

[@pepperwilliams4428]

Not by a long shot. Tony Williams, Steve Gadd, Chick Webb, Elvin Jones...These are just a few that are far better than Buddy Rich

[@pepperwilliams4428]

100% agree....look at my short list!

[@F4Phantom29]

I live 45 min away from the Ludwig drum factory, They have been making drums for over 100 years and it shows. I'm playing a 3 piece kit now 20'' kick 12'' rack tom 14x14 floor tom made from cherry with a 14x6.5 black beauty snare. I have shure microphones on the kit such a huge sound.

[@Han-Solo459]

It's so unreal how great he was.

[@MrGoodknight2010]

Thanks for posting. Forgot the super human talent he possessed. Glad I saw him in person a few times as a young guy 10,000 years ago. Best ever.

[@funkman0811]

There is Only One True Buddy Rich Many try to imitate but never can Duplicate this Grandmaster I Set up Buddy's Set for him once Been with him on Several Occasions He is GENIUS and The GREATEST DRUMMER EVER to Ever Grace this Planet PERIOD

[@ropanueva]

Absolutely Amazing! I've seen other Buddy Rich clips, but this is the first time i see this one. Awesome!

[@annemander78]

The best there ever was.

[@buddyrichforever]

A personnel thank you for uploading this video! It's a historic find and very exciting to see such a rarity. If there's anymore please post!

[@rbogan9199]

You're welcome, Graham. I doubt I have anything else that isn't already on YT. I may quote you as I'm hoping there will someday be too many comments to reply to and I don't want yours to get buried. Thanks for the comment, glad you enjoyed the video.

[@David-tw2vx]

Master of the snare and sheer speed

[@tombaker9124]

I am SO thankful that the Lord put me with an earth father who had a drum set he liked dabbling with and brought me up on drummers like Buddy, Gene Krupa and Louis Bellson. These were the players who brought drums out of the background of the band and into the spotlight. Buddy was without a doubt the world's greatest drummer and is STILL inspiring drummers worldwide to not just be good but to "master" the craft. Solos like this never get old. WOW.

[@beatlejim64]

Saw him in person...met him....best ever!!!

[@billedwards2603]

never a better drummer shall exist, and never a more loved man, pure grace of god, we had him, god hope get this gift to us enertains us like he did us.

[@JohnBarrow1961]

What the hell do you say after watching that? Just mind boggling.

[@ksjoyjespeace]

ditto x infinity !@!

[@kare2much]

+John B You don't. You just go watch another one. That's what I did at least.

[@Kamoblue]

You go to the nearest pawn shop and say "how much will you give me for my drum kit??"

[@royerikson2317]

I believe Ginger Baker was better. Check this out ..kzbin.info/www/bejne/qWK5f4KtZq90ia8

[@ruckusmalone9419]

@@royerikson2317 What ? Ginger was great, a legend, but Buddy SMOKED Ginger in every facet of drumming. I feel insulted by hearing this. Buddy was the BEST of his era bar none, except maybe Billy Cobham ....

[@Bob-nu3xe]

lucky to have seen the man in concert, great show man who could deliver, influenced thousands of drummers sadly missed

[@aloliver5774]

Buddy is and always will be my favorite drummer. I have seen more technical drummers, but none could ever match Buddy's speed.

[@rknotz187]

The best drummer to ever live. No contest. A solo this difficult and the timing is perfection. Unbelievable...

[@bubhub64]

Damn, ol' Buddy can sure shake those cans!! Astounding!!

[@HaikuAutomation]

I was blessed to see this guy two times in the early and mid 80s before he died. Simply the most emotional, properly trained, and over all showman of any drummer I have seen in any style. Greatest drummer in my mind, bar none.

[@TheBim1987]

WOW! Buddy's engine was on full speed ahead that night. it just goes to show why he was & always be "THE WORLD'S GREATEST DRUMMER EVER! "

[@niceandeasy2116]

Saw this clip again, this is insane!!!! A hummingbird can even flap his wings as fast, lol, and it seems he's not even breaking a sweat.

[@dennisneo1608]

He truly was the greatest on drums. Will never be better.

[@KevboKev]

Charlie Adams is right there.

[@sepi1994]

Art Blakey

[@chimpansi2]

+Martin W gene krupa, good lookin ok drummer, buddy rich bit ugly beastdrummer

[@thecryptofcivilization6560]

Art Blakey meh

[@YD8189]

Why then did Joe Morello win the coveted Playboy Poll's "Best Jazz Drummer" seven years in a row when Rich was the "greatest ever"?

[@krazydboy]

I'm a drummer now for 30 years. Both marching band, orchestra band, and Jazz band in L.A. I love all aspects of drumming. I love all styles. From Bonzo, Mooney, Pert, Bozzio, and my uncle Don Richards. But above all is Buddy Rich. He could do more one handed than most drummers can do with 2. He is my idol growing up. Along with Billy Cobham, Michael Shrieve and Carlton Barrett.

[@Residentombraider1000]

We dedicate tihis amazing video to the 6 people who diliked it :-)

[@devind.7182]

make that the 7 people that disliked it. I disliked it. I have seen many people do better than this and sound better.

[@sensitiveecoterrorist]

Devin D. are you a musician?

[@devind.7182]

I play guitar

[@zacclingerman8835]

Devin D. Congratulations I play guitar and drums buddy rich is 100x better than you would ever be...u get up there and play

[@MrCptKrunch]

Lmao @ " I have seen many people do better than this and sound better". Wow, I am speechless. Nothing really to say except you are completely clueless.

[@samstreet6405]

nobody ever has, nobody ever will come close to Buddy. this video is a gem. thank you!!

[@FaeezHendricks]

At 8:20 Buddy Rich Levels up and enters god mode...

[@StewartNicolasBILLYCONNOLLY]

I was a pro drummer from age 12. Yes 12! I can't believe it but I actually passed up the chance to see Buddy live in Edinburgh!!! You see, I was gigging! Playing is better than watching...every time!

[@SXI96]

he never had one lesson, that is completely insane, drumming was in his blood at birth, the man was put on this Earth to be the best drummer that ever lived

[@awahlie]

Crazy how much time and effort he must have put into his craft. Truly amazing. I wish I knew more about the drums just to appreciate this even more than I do.

[@martynashford6947]

Best drum solo ever 😎

[@paulandzik7190]

Say all you want about all these Rock Drummers. with there big setup with 3 snare drums, and two bass drums, etc. there was no one equal to Buddy Rich, maybe Gene Krupa, and Ed Shaughnessy from the tonight show band, and Ed learn some trick from Johnny Carson. but if you watch Buddy Rich, how he strikes the drums, and the cymbals, how he can get a different note each and every time. I have a cousin who played drums in a local jazz band years ago, and we watch a Buddy Rich Solo just like this, and he told me, watch how he strikes the drum,look at each stick angle and how he the stick strikes , the area of the drum the stick strikes, etc. He told me no one, no one had a that kind of talent when it came to playing drums, and i have seen anyone come close to matching Buddy Rich as a drummer. The only Rock drummer that comes close is maybe Neil Peart of Rush. Thanks for putting this on KZbin

[@111111940]

hey paul....great comment.................in my opinion the greatest all around drummer ever is neil peart .....not so much now but in the 70s and 80s he was respected more from other pros...age has slowed him......buddy relied greatly on the snare with his 32s and 64s ..............neil could play off time with ease and his precision is what set him apart from others......would love to see the greatest drummers of all time battle with a 5 pc set....no effects and no double bass........raw drumming......no ice cream, just cake.....one ride ....one crash and one bass............drummers get all the chicks....I think that neil said buddy was his influence...............take care........

[@paulandzik7190]

+spockone thanks for the comments, and i will agree with what you said about Neil Peart. I saw Rush back in 1992 where I live, and yes Neil Peart put on one but the greatest solo I have ever seen. His command of his drum set was very very good. but at a distance, and the way he was striking the drum, told me why he needed such a big set. it as if he needed three snare drums and and 4 brass drums, because each was tuned different, if you know what i mean. I watch him turn out one of the best drum solos for the time period. but as you said, just a 5 piece set, and yes drummers do get all the girls. Maybe that why i am unlucky in lust :p

[@MarkR1957]

+Paul Andzik Peart is the most over rated drummer in history.

[@tedex8100]

He understood the drums.

[@scootytern2371]

Got to love Buddie!remember hearing seeing him 60s blew my mind the one hand roll thing!

[@peteypeters9205]

I watch other great drummers who seem to struggle with some moves where Rich floats, if I can say that right.

[@spark_6710]

CRAY CRAY CRAY !!! Astonishing! Freaky!!! Lol. So exciting! Every time I see Buddy Rich solo I get entertained !!! There's no other Buddy Rich ! THE ONE & ONLY! I get jealous that I was not there! I wonder why this video was cut like that ,though at the very end...?

[@MarianoRodriguez]

So, you make a video about an 8 minutes 53 seconds drum solo and you leave out the final hit?

[@rbogan9199]

Mariano Rodríguez Nope, the next hit is when the band comes back in, Click s"SHOW MORE" underneath the video and start reading where I wrote "CHECK OUT..."

[@MsStormy333]

I could watch just his left hand all day..amazing !

[@mrbucket75]

@8:53 the drum kit exploded....

[@brandonprendiz9161]

Lol I can see that happening.

[@guitardogg8438]

mrbucket75 he was just about to transform.. guess we'll have to wait till the next episode..

[@CoachDave12]

hahaha that cracked me up dude

[@belchmelch]

I think i could stick a Chuck Norris joke in here

[@fennotheyounger]

Late 70's Ludwig kit no doubt, man his fingers at 8:10 on the accented press roll, man everywhere at all times. The Master. BR Drag the end was cut. Thank you for the post.

[@rbogan9199]

The solo was over at the end. He was going back to the ending of the song he was playing before he started the solo. Check out the longer version I posted earlier on my page, it has the lead up and a few seconds after, but that was unfortunately cut off on my vhs tape. I put this edited version up because the longer one has publishing copyrights and I will probably take it down. Unfortunately for drummers, drums don't have copyrights. Percussionists, however can copyright their solos as songs if they have musical notes as in scales as opposed to just beats and rhythms. Glad you enjoyed the video. Happy New Year.

[@d4v1dfor3v3r]

I love it when people tell me John Bonham is the best drummer of all time. Haha, no. Buddy Rich is 1, 2, and 3.

[@mthomas1973]

David Bondra Bonham was the best "rock" drummer of our lifetime. As amazing as Bonham solos where his biggest assets was in his composition and approach to the music. Every Zeppelin song had groove and swing no matter what time signature or style the band was in. He was a bass players dream

[@stevefodor9734]

His stick speed is scary fast. Whoa!

[@polymath7]

4:12 Jesus fucking H Christ in a tutu, it's like something out of a low budget kung fu movie where someone does something that is absurdly beyond human capability, like throwing a salami in the air and cutting it so it falls into two neatly stacked piles of thin slices -only he's really doing it.

[@ravenstar5376]

rbogan9199 this is true talent ...thank you for sharing this. the fact that he can do it with such precision is what put him over the top. and NO ONE in todays industry can ever come close . can you imagine if he played blindfolded ... that would have been legendary .

[@rbogan9199]

You're welcome. Glad you enjoyed it. :)