1976 interview with legendary drummer BUDDY RICH

And to wrap up our #BestOf2021 – our most-liked post of the year was yet another video excerpt from legendary drummer and bandleader Buddy Rich! 😍 This excerpt is taken from “The Buddy Rich Show: Never Before Seen!” on the Drum Channel Pro Shop – perhaps the last unseen footage of Buddy that is out in the drumming world. In 1982, Buddy filmed three shows at the Statler Hotel– these are the remastered and edited tapes that highlight the master in his prime, featuring guests such as Woody Herman,

In memory of Bernard “Buddy” Rich (September 30, 1917 – April 2, 1987) was an American jazz drummer, songwriter, conductor, and bandleader. He is considered one of the most influential drummers of all time. Rich was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, United States.[1] He discovered his affinity for jazz music at a young age and began drumming at the age of two. He began playing jazz in 1937, working with acts such as Bunny Berigan, Artie Shaw, Tommy Dorsey, Count Basie, and Harry James. From