"I think at one time every drummer wanted to play like Krupa or wanted to win a Gene Krupa drum contest. This is the big inspiration for drummers and naturally it has to be the same way for me"
- Buddy Rich
About this Quote
Buddy Rich was a popular jazz drummer who was heavily influenced by the legendary Gene Krupa. In this quote, Rich is expressing his admiration for Krupa and how he was a motivation to lots of drummers. He acknowledges that numerous drummers wished to imitate Krupa's style and even contend in the Gene Krupa drum contest. Rich himself was no exception, as he too was inspired by Krupa and wanted to resemble him. This quote shows Rich's appreciation for Krupa and how he was a major influence on his own drumming. It also functions as a tip of the effect Krupa had on the world of drumming and how his tradition continues to motivate generations of drummers.
This quote is written / told by Buddy Rich between September 30, 1917 and April 2, 1987. He/she was a famous Musician from USA.
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