He had little formal education, but spoke in a very intelligent and professional manner. He was shrude, sharp witted and very smart. Buddy had a great outlook on life. Every successful business entrepreneur has a similar outlook too.
Last I saw Buddy was in Chicago at the Berwyn fest in 1985. After the show I gave him a Bible.As an evangelist and FORMER drummer for Leslie West Vagrants this was the highlight of my career. Fantastic drummer Evangelist ROGER MANSOUR
I saw Buddy perform at a club in Georgetown, Wash.D.C. in late 86/ early 87 on a cold winters night, after the gig I was standing out in front of the club where his bus was parked, I noticed he was in the bus alone, so I waved to him, he opened the bus doors and invited me aboard. We sat and talked for about 10 minutes, of course I mentioned how much I enjoyed his playing, I also told him I was a huge fan of Phil Collin's drumming. He ended up autographing my drivers license, it was time well spent, I found him to be extremely nice and awe inspiring as well. I remember during the actual gig he stopped the band to chew out people for talking too loud. He died April 2nd 1987.... Anyway, that's my Buddy Rich story.
When I saw him at the Michigan Theater in Jackson, Michigan, in '83, after a song ended, he berated the spotlight operater; asked him if he "was looking for somebody? Keep that damn thing out of my eyes!" LOL
Glad to hear he told people to quite down. I always caught Stan Kenton in Columbus, Ohio at the Grandview Inn. Had to sit about 5 feet from the band because people talked so much. One night Stan is playing a solo and people are talking up a storm. He stopped playing, stood up and yelled, "Hey, you sound like a god damned union meeting." Half the people applauded and the other half sat there stunned. They did shut up.
Rich is second tier. Gene Krupa, Ringo Star, Bonham and a dozen current jazz drummers are better. And Rich being a jerk for most of his life, he expects to reclaim his humaneness? Naw.
@@gilmangus83 That is your opinion. Millions of other people, I'm sure, will disagree, me being one of them. Everyone is entitled to his or her opinion. I will not say he was the greatest, but he sure was one of the greatest
@@Muahaha651 So much for artistic opinion. Ringo generated the trademark Beatles along with George's fantastic guitar riffs. Buddy Rich was bombastic and intolerant. He was a jazz drummer, no saint and perhaps outplayed by 10 others in jazz, rock, album rock and yes, Broadway.
I'm watching this on 1/29/2021. His discussion regarding health is incredibly relevant. Fear is the true sickness. This man played with no fear just as he lived his life. That's the true source of his greatness.
Couldn't agree more. He came from a generation of performers, starting in vaudeville, that always believed that "The show must go on." This was no empty phrase to this man, HE LIVED IT.
Buddy was the classic example of the professional perfectionist. He was going to do this right, if you were working for him, you were going to do it right too.
Great interview. I saw Buddy live about seven times in my life and to this day I can still say his playing is the most phenomenal thing I've ever seen. How wonderful to hear him interviewed like that. For me it was inspiring.
Buddy always defended his band mates. These "kids are terrific". Back on the bus he could tear into them for missed notes, sour notes, bad time, or just "clams". He has been documented as doing many good things for poor people, kids, and fellow musicians down on their luck. So only God can judge how Buddy will stand on the last day. Buddy was and still is an immense inspiration to me and to countless others in music and outside of music. Every time I see him on a video I still shake my head just like I did seeing him live at Disneyland every summer.
It's very sad that Buddy was to die shortly after this interview where he speaks so positively about his attitude to Life and how he's enjoying playing and intends to keep going for many more years. How ironic that he should die right after saying these things. A great interview with Parky, and now sadly he's gone too. Thanks for sharing these clips.. a pity the band's performance has been edited out though. Cheers :))x
just found this interview by chance & although i expect he was a very difficult man in regards to his utter perfectionist attitude to his work, it most certainly paid off in the skill he displayed behind the drum kit.Where other people would have fallen by the wayside , he stepped straight ahead with such belief in his art , that nothing was ever going to stop this man becoming one of the greatest drummers the world will ever see. A tough , driven man ,sometimes difficult and abrasive , but always an artist .
@@ogrebattle22763. In 1973, Buddy was thinking about adding a couple of dancers to his band and wanted a second drummer to play for the dancers and to play percussion with the band. I was introduced to Buddy and we talked for a while but he didn't have the money to hire another drummer. He was very gracious to me and I would have loved to have had the opportunity to play along side him.
This interview was in a word, INSPIRING. Although I usually stay away from calling any musician "The Best," for Buddy, I'll make an exception. He was truly "one of a kind," and there will never be another. RIP, the Prince of Percussion.
I was so dedicated to playing drums from age...well let's say 5 that when I had the chance to see Buddy live in Edinburgh in the 1970s I passed up the chance - because I was PLAYING DRUMS! If you don't have that feeling, sell the kit NOW! It will only haunt you later!
a real stud. A real Man. God Bless him. He died shortly after this interview unfortunately but he lived a very, very full life. I loved all his jazz big bands.
Dear Jim . I seen him live over 150 times , i got relatively close to him ...had lunch and coffee with him many times , was given cymbals and other things by him and truthfully the day he died ....was the day the light went out in my life . I miss him as so much everyday , and i know one day i will meet him again in a much better place than this .
11:36 It showed him that to say "I'm not feeling well" and allowing that to take over, you could be sick all of your life. I think you have to fight those things in your own mind and say, "it can't stand in my way". Words to live by.
@@farshimelt Good point. Neil is my favorite drummer in the context in which he resides. Writer, arranger, melodic, fluid, interesting, and always threw in that drum part that made me wonder - who thinks like that? Buddy was special. He was made to play, where I see Neil almost forced himself and immersed himself in it with OCD attention to order and precision. There are really many great drummers that anyone could call the best and I would not argue. But, there really isn't a best drummer is there? Only a personal favorite perhaps. I do not like "best lists" when it comes to the arts or has to do with a craft. But of course I check them out...
You did but many didn't... I loved & admired the man's tremendous talent but he said things sometimes that just weren't correct or were unnecessary....
Buddy's band opened for the Who in 1969 in Chicago (if I remember the year right). It was an amazing performance that electrified Keith Moon, who came out and dazzled everyone trying to show off for his idol. Both drummers, of different era's, were incredible. While Buddy was quite the iconoclast, he was a man of his times, and he never waivered in his professionalism. He never gave half a performance. A genius to the end. Died with his boots on, and believe me, you can't beat that.
Buddy was often difficult and (of course) famously egotistical, but there is no denying his genius and discipline as a performer. probably the greatest drummer of them all. he was never boring. always ready with a quick answer.
He was a percussive savant IMHO, like a rare few players, Pastorius, Parker, Hendrix, Segovia etc they were all 100% musician with a fire that was unstoppable. his sheer force of personality, charm (unless you f'ed up 🤣- the Bus tapes) and charisma stood him apart.
One comment only and that’s Rest In Peace master , you reformed and changed so many lives of young guys like myself to be drummer and regardless of all the difficulties especially financial keep going never lose the love you have to be a jazz drummer and one day , one day may become as good as masterful you were . Love you , forever mister Buddy Rich . Thank you for the inspiration and Guinness and the music . Your legacy will never dies
Always one of my FAVORITE drummers. His press rolls and single-stroke rolls are of legendary status. He died April 2, 1987, not long after this interview, but he looks quite healthy on this video date. I too enjoyed his brass, confident attitude. Yep is he WAS the drummer's beat. I totally agree! RIP, BUDDY
I had some association as a musician with Buddy. No one was ever a better drummer in regards to technique and he was also very tasteful.Nice to see a video where at the end of his life he became more of a human being and less of an egotistical brute. Impending death breeds a sudden belief in God and in this case humility.
Funny I thought the same thing. He really did calm down with his assholism but he, being a jew, can NEVER let go of that $ thing. It's like a separate god in his life. Scary
Does the 'shoe fit?' It surely must...why else are you asking anyone 'was that for me?' (only a 'troll' keeps ranting on any thread mentioning 'Mommies' basement' and threatening to 'do some shit' to anyone on the INTERNET! You are so far gone you don't even realize you can't actually harm anyone over an electronic media...you need to 'up the dosage' on your meds, because they aren't working well at all)
Buddy Rich stands aside from all other drummer by his distinguished, I would call it “pulsation”, when you can almost physically feel time, floating and caring you like a wave. We can not describe it but we can feel that inexplicable sense of being involved into stream of Buddy's beats. I have never in my life heard any other drummer who can do the same. Look at him. He is totally submerged into his “pulsation” he created and he is dealing with it very gently and carefully because he does not want to brake it and ruin that happiness of living in that pulsation. And we can see that happiness on his face. You can see he even stops breathing normally and all his life now is in that pulsation. Many drummers have their own pulsation, but none like Buddy's.
I agree in part, but there are quite a few other players that emit a great time feel, play with great subtlety and power; VERY VERY few had that sort of Charisma...
I'm always fascinated seeing the minimalist kit with cymbals flat to the floor. In the '70s drummers like Cobham and Alphonse Mouzon were carrying 3-4 times as much equipment, encircled by it, with a dozen cymbals raised above face level and titlted vertically to the floor. I've never heard Buddy talk about the equipment mania and its relation to technique.
On this subject i read somewhere that Phil Collins,after seeing Buddy play dispensed with playing two bass drums.Buddy apparently emphasised the importance of the hi-hat.
Don't mean to sound dumb..I met Buddy in 1973 at the age of 15 during my Jr high stage band days.. As we came home from wining the West Coast Jazz Festival beating Eagle Rock in a playoff..Winning song we played was the Summer Knows.. Buddy came to Palm Springs High School with his band..His crew was setting up so I just went up on the stage and they said get off kid..I said no then Buddy said what do you want son..The key to your playing as I was still shaking I must say....He told me the key is in my left hand used in the traditional grip..This way son you can have good rotation in the wrist and better ghost notes and speed..Even today it still was a special time for me as a kid..Also there were drilled out holes in front of his kick drum hoop.. That they would hammer nails into the front of his kick drum into the stage.. So his kick drum would never move..Take care Drumming Brothers...Blessings.
"Parky" passed away this past week. We didn't see all that much of him in the US. But everyone in the UK knew Mike Parkinson like we knew Johnny Carson. Wonderful host and a great show. He'll be missed.
great post. thanks so much alan. in spite of his reputation as a firebrand, and with a temper - buddy rich proves he is full of life, vigor, and humor too. what a clear and inspired interview. also i was interested that he says he wanted jazz to be experienced like classical music - and not to have people dance. long live the king!
Interesting. He was a hard working guy who had a great understanding of music and an incredible drummer. His answers are very spot on. He knows. He lived it and made great music. He also left a heritage of drumming that inspired millions of percussionists around the world. Now and then.
No matter what anyone believes or says, I contend that Buddy Rich was the GREATEST DRUMMER in every respect. He has always proved himself an amazing musician. As for expressing his personality, to be a professional leader of a big Jazz band is a very challenging situation and to keep it around as long as he did was a miracle in itself. Rock bands making millions compared to Big Band Jazz making peanuts says it all; commercialism vs art.
I watched the 1971 interview with Mike Douglas. His rant on country music, interrupting the other guests, telling everyone what HE thinks (and of course, he is right), and monopolizing the whole show; showed everyone what he is about.
He's an arrogant idiot .. guy was nothing more than a circus show with his virtuosic fiddle faddle and pointless drum solo demonstrations. He's interesting to watch because of his technical skill , but it's not something I'd want to really sit back and listen to. It's wankery. Like most jazz .. It's interesting to watch the band, but boring as hell to listen to.
@@nigelpowton9509 That is absolute nonsense. Krupa was a tub-thumper at best. Perhaps the most revealing moments of Rich's superiority in every aspect of drumming came on a Sammy Davis show in the mid-60s, in which Rich destroyed Krupa. Also listen to the 1952 Jazz at the Phil Carnegie Hall concert and Krupa is just pathetic, no feel whatsoever for modern jazz, a swing drummer at best with limited technical ability.
great interview and evidence that being tenacious and uncompromising are what is required to be a winner, to truly be successful. He may not have been the sweetest or the easiest to get along with but you can't have it both ways. Thank god for aggressive perfectionists who die before they are 70 from heart attacks. What kind of a world would we have without the Buddy Rich's?
anyone in doubt about Buddys credentials.......look at his whole history esp the you tube of him chewing out his band on the tour bus....this man was sooooo special.
Pasta and drumming!?!?! After hearing about him eating pasta I admire him even more! I'm Italian and a drummer, so beside the fact I might die like him, I'm comforted even more by such a genius of music!
Wonderful interview with a much maligned genius. Having spent the best part of 50 years touring " on the road " being ill wasn't an option for me .... Old " Dr Gig " worked every time...... R.I.P. Sir...
When Neil Peart died he went on up to heaven and heard this marvelous drum solo. He said to ST Peter, "Wow, that's Buddy Rich isn't it? That's awesome". St Peter said "No, that's God. He thinks he's Buddy Rich!".
I like that Buddy defended drummers... in that it's an instrument that you PLAY... you don't just hit it. You can play nice and gentle, or aggressively. Many drummers really do work to craft music. There's musicians and hacks in all styles.
But gotta say rest in peace Buddy i have learned alot from you and you never gave up.Even when you were sick you were back out there .Cause the love you had playing drums.You will always be remembered and Rest In peace and God Bless you.
"Rude and insulting"...... Said by one of the rudest most insulting characters that ever opened his mouth! Needless to say, the best drummer that ever lived. And I was and still am a tremendous fan. But, damn, he has said some of the most ignorant shit I've ever heard... RIP Buddy.
Jerry Langlois You're very welcome... And it's easy to come to both conclusions! A real nasty character when he chose to be. But undoubtably, the king of the hill... There will never be another like him. I'm honored to have seen him play live. It was exhilarating!!
There was a lengthy article on Buddy Rich in an old issue of (I think) Modern Drummer that told quite a different story. Buddy was the one who got his ass royally kicked, and they were quoting Buddy's own words. Buddy said he was hard on Sinatra, was always riding him & mocking his singing, & constantly calling him 'spider legs', for apparently way too long a time. Sinatra had had enough, and laid into Buddy. "He hit me like 25 times. Wiped me out, man." The article went on to say they became close friends after that. It even stated that when Buddy returned home from his stint in the Armed Forces, Frank gave him a gift of $50,000 to get his career back up & running.
*Frank Sinatra was there for Buddy Rich during health battle, says daughter Cathy Rich* www.foxnews.com/entertainment/frank-sinatra-was-there-for-buddy-rich-during-health-battle-says-daughter-cathy-rich
@@karlhungus5554 Je viens de lire l'article sur Frank et Buddy, je ne savais pas qu'ils étaient de grands amis, j'ai aussi écouté Cathy... Merci pour le partage :)
For some reason, I get a 'personality vibe' from Buddy Rich, as I do when Gene Simmons of Kiss talks about the music business, what it takes to be a dedicated musician, etc. I couldn't put my finger on who Buddy Rich reminded of concerning mannerisms, and then it occurred to me it was Gene Simmons. I thought that was strange, because their style and genres are polar opposites! Buddy Rick sure was an awesome drummer and definitely very confident! And, the latter half of this interview was something I needed to hear, move forward despite obstacles - very inspiring man!
A tremendous interview!! This really should make people reevaluate their opinions of him. It's obvious that music was his PASSION--he lived it and breathed it and most of all RESPECTED it!! He set high standards because he wanted excellence--and I don't think he asked any more of his band members than he did of himself!! Listen to how complimentary he is about his band--he probably got as much satisfaction breaking in new talent and seeing them develop as he did with his own playing!! If I were a musician I'd consider it an honor to play for him because I completely agree with his striving for excellence on every performance--it's not the right way it's the ONLY way!!
I don't know too much about Buddy, was there a misconception of him that he was too hard on ppl or something? Please educate me so I won't be ignorant on this.
Jolly Green Giant Drumming Oh, yes, he screamed at people that did not live up to his standard by not giving their best each time they played with him.. Understandbly I´d say . a performer is supposed to do his best each time.
His drive is unmatched...show must go on....true advice ..but not so humble a character...now louie bellson is a sweetheart and a powerhouse technician drummer..gene krupa the most spirited and musical of the bunch *
He had little formal education, but spoke in a very intelligent and professional manner. He was shrude, sharp witted and very smart. Buddy had a great outlook on life. Every successful business entrepreneur has a similar outlook too.
Last I saw Buddy was in Chicago at the Berwyn fest in 1985. After the show I gave him a Bible.As an evangelist and FORMER drummer for Leslie West Vagrants this was the highlight of my career. Fantastic drummer
Evangelist ROGER MANSOUR
I saw Buddy perform at a club in Georgetown, Wash.D.C. in late 86/ early 87 on a cold winters night, after the gig I was standing out in front of the club where his bus was parked, I noticed he was in the bus alone, so I waved to him, he opened the bus doors and invited me aboard. We sat and talked for about 10 minutes, of course I mentioned how much I enjoyed his playing, I also told him I was a huge fan of Phil Collin's drumming. He ended up autographing my drivers license, it was time well spent, I found him to be extremely nice and awe inspiring as well. I remember during the actual gig he stopped the band to chew out people for talking too loud. He died April 2nd 1987.... Anyway, that's my Buddy Rich story.
That's Cool
That’s an awesome story and a guy worth meeting
When I saw him at the Michigan Theater in Jackson, Michigan, in '83, after a song ended, he berated the spotlight operater; asked him if he "was looking for somebody? Keep that damn thing out of my eyes!" LOL
Glad to hear he told people to quite down. I always caught Stan Kenton in Columbus, Ohio at the Grandview Inn. Had to sit about 5 feet from the band because people talked so much. One night Stan is playing a solo and people are talking up a storm. He stopped playing, stood up and yelled, "Hey, you sound like a god damned union meeting." Half the people applauded and the other half sat there stunned. They did shut up.
I really appreciate these stories about the real person that he is. Thank you very much for the post! ❤
My twin brother, a former touring professional drummer, always said rich was the greatest.
THE greatest drummer off all time.
Rich is second tier. Gene Krupa, Ringo Star, Bonham and a dozen current jazz drummers are better.
And Rich being a jerk for most of his life, he expects to reclaim his humaneness? Naw.
@@gilmangus83 That is your opinion. Millions of other people, I'm sure, will disagree, me being one of them. Everyone is entitled to his or her opinion. I will not say he was the greatest, but he sure was one of the greatest
@@gilmangus83 saying ringo star is a better drummer than buddy rich is one of the dumbest thing you've ever said in your life
@@Muahaha651 So much for artistic opinion. Ringo generated the trademark Beatles along with George's fantastic guitar riffs. Buddy Rich was bombastic and intolerant. He was a jazz drummer, no saint and perhaps outplayed by 10 others in jazz, rock, album rock and yes, Broadway.
Agreed
I'm watching this on 1/29/2021. His discussion regarding health is incredibly relevant. Fear is the true sickness. This man played with no fear just as he lived his life. That's the true source of his greatness.
Couldn't agree more. He came from a generation of performers, starting in vaudeville, that always believed that "The show must go on." This was no empty phrase to this man, HE LIVED IT.
Thats true source of his stupidity. He died soon after this show was recorded.
Master drummer; great interview
Buddy was the classic example of the professional perfectionist. He was going to do this right, if you were working for him, you were going to do it right too.
No one on Earth was more dedicated to his craft.
Love the old school work ethic!!
drumzRfun1 Ex-military as well.
Great interview. I saw Buddy live about seven times in my life and to this day I can still say his playing is the most phenomenal thing I've ever seen. How wonderful to hear him interviewed like that. For me it was inspiring.
Buddy always defended his band mates. These "kids are terrific". Back on the bus he could tear into them for missed notes, sour notes, bad time, or just "clams". He has been documented as doing many good things for poor people, kids, and fellow musicians down on their luck. So only God can judge how Buddy will stand on the last day. Buddy was and still is an immense inspiration to me and to countless others in music and outside of music. Every time I see him on a video I still shake my head just like I did seeing him live at Disneyland every summer.
It's very sad that Buddy was to die shortly after this interview where he speaks so positively about his attitude to Life and how he's enjoying playing and intends to keep going for many more years. How ironic that he should die right after saying these things. A great interview with Parky, and now sadly he's gone too. Thanks for sharing these clips.. a pity the band's performance has been edited out though. Cheers :))x
just found this interview by chance & although i expect he was a very difficult man in regards to his utter perfectionist attitude to his work, it most certainly paid off in the skill he displayed behind the drum kit.Where other people would have fallen by the wayside , he stepped straight ahead with such belief in his art , that nothing was ever going to stop this man becoming one of the greatest drummers the world will ever see. A tough , driven man ,sometimes difficult and abrasive , but always an artist .
Great comment.... very abrasive but no one could deny the man's talent... no one...
@@ogrebattle22763. In 1973, Buddy was thinking about adding a couple of dancers to his band and wanted a second drummer to play for the dancers and to play percussion with the band. I was introduced to Buddy and we talked for a while but he didn't have the money to hire another drummer. He was very gracious to me and I would have loved to have had the opportunity to play along side him.
This interview was in a word, INSPIRING. Although I usually stay away from calling any musician "The Best," for Buddy, I'll make an exception. He was truly "one of a kind," and there will never be another. RIP, the Prince of Percussion.
I was so dedicated to playing drums from age...well let's say 5 that when I had the chance to see Buddy live in Edinburgh in the 1970s I passed up the chance - because I was PLAYING DRUMS! If you don't have that feeling, sell the kit NOW! It will only haunt you later!
a real stud. A real Man. God Bless him. He died shortly after this interview unfortunately but he lived a very, very full life. I loved all his jazz big bands.
Dear Jim .
I seen him live over 150 times , i got relatively close to him ...had lunch and coffee with him many times , was given cymbals and other things by him and truthfully the day he died ....was the day the light went out in my life .
I miss him as so much everyday , and i know one day i will meet him again in a much better place than this .
Wow
An Honest, genuine piece of man,
Buddy Rich -- the wonderful musical snob powerhouse of fantastic wit and awareness and all muscle and grit.
And teeth
One of the nicest guys I ever met. RIP Buddy.
Saw Buddy in Midland, Tx, passing through. Horns, bass player, and Mr. Rich behind the drums,...Awesome...
What venue?
11:36
It showed him that to say "I'm not feeling well" and allowing that to take over, you could be sick all of your life. I think you have to fight those things in your own mind and say, "it can't stand in my way".
Words to live by.
I love Neil Peart and appreciate his craft in his elder years but this cat, killing it at 70 is just amazing!
No basis for comparison; Buddy Rich is an improviser and Neil Peart works out and practices his solos and plays the same solos every night.
Buddy Rich had heart disease his entire life, basically a V-8 running on 4 cylinders
@@farshimelt Good point. Neil is my favorite drummer in the context in which he resides. Writer, arranger, melodic, fluid, interesting, and always threw in that drum part that made me wonder - who thinks like that? Buddy was special. He was made to play, where I see Neil almost forced himself and immersed himself in it with OCD attention to order and precision. There are really many great drummers that anyone could call the best and I would not argue. But, there really isn't a best drummer is there? Only a personal favorite perhaps. I do not like "best lists" when it comes to the arts or has to do with a craft. But of course I check them out...
Both Neil Peart and Buddy rich are dead
@@MalEvansUSA You win the prize
I always appreciated his smartass attitude during interviews.
You did but many didn't... I loved & admired the man's tremendous talent but he said things sometimes that just weren't correct or were unnecessary....
buddy rich insane solo
He looks SO well in this. tanned and healthy. God Bless Him. What an inspiration
I love you, Buddy! Warts and all, integrity and talent supreme.
he is a genuine philosopher who lives what he says. Amazing...
.... Buddy Rich is the greatest drummer of all time. I only wish i could play 1/4 of the way he played.
This was recorded in december 1986.A month later Buddy Rich gave his last public apparance with the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra featuring Mel Tormé.
Buddy's band opened for the Who in 1969 in Chicago (if I remember the year right). It was an amazing performance that electrified Keith Moon, who came out and dazzled everyone trying to show off for his idol. Both drummers, of different era's, were incredible. While Buddy was quite the iconoclast, he was a man of his times, and he never waivered in his professionalism. He never gave half a performance. A genius to the end. Died with his boots on, and believe me, you can't beat that.
Buddy was often difficult and (of course) famously egotistical, but there is no denying his genius and discipline as a performer. probably the greatest drummer of them all.
he was never boring. always ready with a quick answer.
He was a percussive savant IMHO, like a rare few players, Pastorius, Parker, Hendrix, Segovia etc they were all 100% musician with a fire that was unstoppable. his sheer force of personality, charm (unless you f'ed up 🤣- the Bus tapes) and charisma stood him apart.
This man must have a heart that beats as strong as his bass. You cant kill that heart!
One comment only and that’s Rest In Peace master , you reformed and changed so many lives of young guys like myself to be drummer and regardless of all the difficulties especially financial keep going never lose the love you have to be a jazz drummer and one day , one day may become as good as masterful you were . Love you , forever mister Buddy Rich . Thank you for the inspiration and Guinness and the music . Your legacy will never dies
Always one of my FAVORITE drummers. His press rolls and single-stroke rolls are of legendary status. He died April 2, 1987, not long after this interview, but he looks quite healthy on this video date. I too enjoyed his brass, confident attitude. Yep is he WAS the drummer's beat. I totally agree! RIP, BUDDY
His best toupee ever too! A once-in-a-millennium musician.
Greatest Jazz drummer on earth! RIP Buddy!
I had some association as a musician with Buddy. No one was ever a better drummer in regards to technique and he was also very tasteful.Nice to see a video where at the end of his life he became more of a human being and less of an egotistical brute. Impending death breeds a sudden belief in God and in this case humility.
ur seriously fucked up lol
Funny I thought the same thing. He really did calm down with his assholism but he, being a jew, can NEVER let go of that $ thing. It's like a separate god in his life. Scary
I see you're spewing shit on this 'thread' as well as many, many others...my goodness! What a busy troll you are!
Were you talking to me?
Does the 'shoe fit?' It surely must...why else are you asking anyone 'was that for me?' (only a 'troll' keeps ranting on any thread mentioning 'Mommies' basement' and threatening to 'do some shit' to anyone on the INTERNET! You are so far gone you don't even realize you can't actually harm anyone over an electronic media...you need to 'up the dosage' on your meds, because they aren't working well at all)
The World's Greatest Drummer!
One of the greatest drummers ever, was cocky as hell which contributed to his edginess from both behind and in front of the drums. A master..........
He was amazing; one of a kind, never to be repeated, sadly.
Buddy Rich stands aside from all other drummer by his distinguished, I would call it “pulsation”, when you can almost physically
feel time, floating and caring you like a wave. We can not describe it but we can feel that inexplicable sense of being involved into stream of Buddy's beats. I have never in my life heard any other drummer who can do the same.
Look at him. He is totally submerged into his “pulsation” he created and he is dealing with it very gently and carefully because he does not want to brake it and ruin that happiness of living in that pulsation. And we can see that happiness on his face. You can see he even stops breathing normally and all his life now is in that pulsation.
Many drummers have their own pulsation, but none like Buddy's.
I agree in part, but there are quite a few other players that emit a great time feel, play with great subtlety and power; VERY VERY few had that sort of Charisma...
Sinatra said all you owe the audience is a good performance. and Buddy always gave it 100 persent.
I'm sure those who watched Buddy kick Frank's ass would agree
having watched my fave music...we now come to my all time drum God.......no one ever to match him.
The more human side of Buddy. The best!
I'm always fascinated seeing the minimalist kit with cymbals flat to the floor. In the '70s drummers like Cobham and Alphonse Mouzon were carrying 3-4 times as much equipment, encircled by it, with a dozen cymbals raised above face level and titlted vertically to the floor. I've never heard Buddy talk about the equipment mania and its relation to technique.
On this subject i read somewhere that Phil Collins,after seeing Buddy play dispensed with playing two bass drums.Buddy apparently emphasised the importance of the hi-hat.
Insightful interview with a great master of the drum set.
Don't mean to sound dumb..I met Buddy in 1973 at the age of 15 during my Jr high stage band days.. As we came home from wining the West Coast Jazz Festival beating Eagle Rock in a playoff..Winning song we played was the Summer Knows..
Buddy came to Palm Springs High School with his band..His crew was setting up so I just went up on the stage and they said get off kid..I said no then Buddy said what do you want son..The key to your playing as I was still shaking I must say....He told me the key is in my left hand used in the traditional grip..This way son you can have good rotation in the wrist and better ghost notes and speed..Even today it still was a special time for me as a kid..Also there were drilled out holes in front of his kick drum hoop.. That they would hammer nails into the front of his kick drum into the stage.. So his kick drum would never move..Take care Drumming Brothers...Blessings.
A masterful drummer who definitely reflected the age in which he played.
He played through several ages; from the 30's into the 80's.
Really good interview (Parts 1,2,3). I like the questions Parkinson asked.
Great inspiration for all
wow! Scary words. Greatest drummer ever.
"Parky" passed away this past week. We didn't see all that much of him in the US. But everyone in the UK knew Mike Parkinson like we knew Johnny Carson. Wonderful host and a great show. He'll be missed.
great post. thanks so much alan.
in spite of his reputation as a firebrand, and with a temper - buddy rich proves he is full of life, vigor, and humor too. what a clear and inspired interview.
also i was interested that he says he wanted jazz to be experienced like classical music - and not to have people dance. long live the king!
Has there been anyone as lightning quick as this man? I can't say I've seen anyone with his kind of force, and quickness. Really something to watch.
Steve Gadd or Bill Bruford or Billy Cobham may be as close as it can get these days.
So much wisdom from this Man!! ..."Drs can help you but they don't have the right to design your life" AMEN!! BUDDY!!
The only flaw he had was not getting Country music. The best all-around drummer ever! But he didn't understand Country.
Interesting. He was a hard working guy who had a great understanding of music and an incredible drummer. His answers are very spot on. He knows. He lived it and made great music. He also left a heritage of drumming that inspired millions of percussionists around the world. Now and then.
No matter what anyone believes or says, I contend that Buddy Rich was the GREATEST DRUMMER in every respect. He has always proved himself an amazing musician. As for expressing his personality, to be a professional leader of a big Jazz band is a very challenging situation and to keep it around as long as he did was a miracle in itself. Rock bands making millions compared to Big Band Jazz making peanuts says it all; commercialism vs art.
I watched the 1971 interview with Mike Douglas. His rant on country music, interrupting the other guests, telling everyone what HE thinks (and of course, he is right), and monopolizing the whole show; showed everyone what he is about.
Then he goes and plays a "chart" that is as boring, bland, and cliched as the worst country music.
He's an arrogant idiot .. guy was nothing more than a circus show with his virtuosic fiddle faddle and pointless drum solo demonstrations. He's interesting to watch because of his technical skill , but it's not something I'd want to really sit back and listen to. It's wankery. Like most jazz .. It's interesting to watch the band, but boring as hell to listen to.
...considering he was gone two weeks after this... unstoppable.
Such a cool SOB would love to have been able to see him and his band perform live
It was a great musical experience. From the bombast of West Side Story to delicately dancing on the cymbals, he was a musical phenomenon.
He did not take any Shit...and hated people who gave it... Great Guy One of a Kind
I knew he was the greatest ever drummer.....What I did'nt know was that he was bloody good philosopher.
Yes, very intelligent guy.
Sorry Krupa drummed better
@@nigelpowton9509 That is absolute nonsense. Krupa was a tub-thumper at best. Perhaps the most revealing moments of Rich's superiority in every aspect of drumming came on a Sammy Davis show in the mid-60s, in which Rich destroyed Krupa. Also listen to the 1952 Jazz at the Phil Carnegie Hall concert and Krupa is just pathetic, no feel whatsoever for modern jazz, a swing drummer at best with limited technical ability.
Buddy Rich didn't march to the sound of a different drummer. He WAS the different drummer.
Exactly.
buddy was the best drummer ever!
first time when i hear his solo about 20 years ago i realiaze fact that the aliens live on earth with us
No! He was the drummer marching to his own BEAT!
What a great attitude to carry you thru life with.
Buddy Rich...the most notorious jerk in music...and such an amazing player. Such an impact he made.
Parents were into big band music, but, thanks to you tube watched him do a Carson show, and, wow! Cool
One of the true greats.
LOVED HIM!!!!
Buddy appeared in Wogan Show. HE WAS HIS USUAL.......... FABULOUS .
I met buddy in a high school gig in North jersey in the early 80.s He was very cool.and polite to me!
No one was or will ever be better than Buddy Rich. Not possible!
buddy is the godfather of extreme metal-drumming. these are blast beats....
great interview and evidence that being tenacious and uncompromising are what is required to be a winner, to truly be successful.
He may not have been the sweetest or the easiest to get along with but you can't have it both ways. Thank god for aggressive perfectionists who die before they are 70 from heart attacks. What kind of a world would we have without the Buddy Rich's?
He is the reason I started learning to play traditional.
One of the few people I could hear talk for hours
I can well believe he was a black belt in martial arts, his natural coordination was off the charts
anyone in doubt about Buddys credentials.......look at his whole history esp the you tube of him chewing out his band on the tour bus....this man was sooooo special.
Pasta and drumming!?!?! After hearing about him eating pasta I admire him even more! I'm Italian and a drummer, so beside the fact I might die like him, I'm comforted even more by such a genius of music!
Wonderful interview with a much maligned genius. Having spent the best part of 50 years touring " on the road " being ill wasn't an option for me .... Old " Dr Gig " worked every time...... R.I.P. Sir...
When Neil Peart died he went on up to heaven and heard this marvelous drum solo. He said to ST Peter, "Wow, that's Buddy Rich isn't it? That's awesome". St Peter said "No, that's God. He thinks he's Buddy Rich!".
I like that Buddy defended drummers... in that it's an instrument that you PLAY... you don't just hit it. You can play nice and gentle, or aggressively. Many drummers really do work to craft music. There's musicians and hacks in all styles.
One good example of subtle drum playing I think is 50 ways to leave your brother, Just an opinion , I don´t know anything about druming
one of the most misunderstood characters in music...RIP Buddy
His philosophy on life and death is great. live in the moment. the show must go on. ever forward never backword. R.I.P. Buddy Rich
But gotta say rest in peace Buddy i have learned alot from you and you never gave up.Even when you were sick you were back out there .Cause the love you had playing drums.You will always be remembered and Rest In peace and God Bless you.
the best drummer in history....screw all the haters
What a great man!
"Rude and insulting"...... Said by one of the rudest most insulting characters that ever opened his mouth!
Needless to say, the best drummer that ever lived. And I was and still am a tremendous fan. But, damn, he has said some of the most ignorant shit I've ever heard... RIP Buddy.
Good point about what you said about buddy rich - greatness does not supersede decency
Jerry Langlois
Well said. Right to the point..
Tony S Thanks, my brother, a professional drummer, idolized Rich, said he was the greatest - but didn't like his personality.
Jerry Langlois
You're very welcome...
And it's easy to come to both conclusions! A real nasty character when he chose to be. But undoubtably, the king of the hill... There will never be another like him. I'm honored to have seen him play live. It was exhilarating!!
Tony S Absolutely.
The interviewers nowadays don't let the guests talk any more. Especially Conan. I loved this interview.
Excellent point. I don't think Buddy would allow someone like Conan to slap him around. He would have asserted himself until he got his point across.
He reminds me of Bobby Knight.
good comparison.
I wish they'd had youtube when he beat up Frank Sinatra, lol!
He never told that story when Frank had his nuts attached, only after Frank was riddled with diseases
There was a lengthy article on Buddy Rich in an old issue of (I think) Modern Drummer that told quite a different story. Buddy was the one who got his ass royally kicked, and they were quoting Buddy's own words. Buddy said he was hard on Sinatra, was always riding him & mocking his singing, & constantly calling him 'spider legs', for apparently way too long a time. Sinatra had had enough, and laid into Buddy. "He hit me like 25 times. Wiped me out, man." The article went on to say they became close friends after that. It even stated that when Buddy returned home from his stint in the Armed Forces, Frank gave him a gift of $50,000 to get his career back up & running.
*Frank Sinatra was there for Buddy Rich during health battle, says daughter Cathy Rich*
www.foxnews.com/entertainment/frank-sinatra-was-there-for-buddy-rich-during-health-battle-says-daughter-cathy-rich
@@karlhungus5554 Je viens de lire l'article sur Frank et Buddy, je ne savais pas qu'ils étaient de grands amis, j'ai aussi écouté Cathy... Merci pour le partage :)
@@54x14 Je suis content que vous ayez apprécié l'article. Merci pour la note réfléchie.
For some reason, I get a 'personality vibe' from Buddy Rich, as I do when Gene Simmons of Kiss talks about the music business, what it takes to be a dedicated musician, etc. I couldn't put my finger on who Buddy Rich reminded of concerning mannerisms, and then it occurred to me it was Gene Simmons. I thought that was strange, because their style and genres are polar opposites! Buddy Rick sure was an awesome drummer and definitely very confident! And, the latter half of this interview was something I needed to hear, move forward despite obstacles - very inspiring man!
their musical talents were also polar opposites.
Mobile Mancave indeed!
I miss Buddy immensely.
A tremendous interview!! This really should make people reevaluate their opinions of him. It's obvious that music was his PASSION--he lived it and breathed it and most of all RESPECTED it!! He set high standards because he wanted excellence--and I don't think he asked any more of his band members than he did of himself!! Listen to how complimentary he is about his band--he probably got as much satisfaction breaking in new talent and seeing them develop as he did with his own playing!! If I were a musician I'd consider it an honor to play for him because I completely agree with his striving for excellence on every performance--it's not the right way it's the ONLY way!!
I don't know too much about Buddy, was there a misconception of him that he was too hard on ppl or something? Please educate me so I won't be ignorant on this.
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Oh, yes, he screamed at people that did not live up to his standard by not giving their best each time they played with him.. Understandbly I´d say . a performer is supposed to do his best each time.
Buddy was the best drummer in the world bar none!! Every drummer revers Buddy as being the very best number 1!
Not 'every' drummer. Guy is more of a circus act than he is a musician.
Damn, he's inspiring
First or last baby. Buddy will always be numero uno
His drive is unmatched...show must go on....true advice ..but not so humble a character...now louie bellson is a sweetheart and a powerhouse technician drummer..gene krupa the most spirited and musical of the bunch *
Buddy,Your the Most, Always….,,God Bless You. Rest in Rippin' Peace.
if your standing and breathing i expect you on the bandstand the coolest quote ever