I'm 52 and I'm ashamed to say I never heard of Buddy Rich until this day. Come to find out, he's the baddest drummer in the world and a US Marine Judo Instructor. That's an amazing cross section of life right there. Semper Fi.
This man was the greatest drummer in the world for so many reasons, and to me, this version really says it. Solos aside, the way Buddy played time was like no other. The shear magic of his left hand, which he regards as hard work, not magic, spoke so much to so many. His playing and his sound was almost a form of sorcery, a force in itself. His kick drum was like a small atomic blast, as we listen to the first few seconds of the vid, and think, "Here we go.." it's like riding the Cyclone. RIP, my man.
There are tons of really really great drummers in all fields of music and it’s hard to state who was truly the greatest. That is until you listen to the immortal Buddy Rich. Many drummers especially in rock surround themselves with massive sets, multiple basses, innumerable toms, cymbals and snares. Yet one look at Buddy’s set reveals one snare, one tenor tom, two floor toms, a single bass, 3-4 cymbals, a mini splash and a hi hat. That’s it ! Yet he made that sing volumes around anyone else. Truly the drummer to top all drummers. RIP Buddy Rich. You are truly missed and will always be remembered.
I see posts sometimes in a Classic Rock page. I can appreciate why they post the questions," Who was the best drummer"? You'll hear, Moon, Bonham, Ginger Baker". And I'll think to myself, "If they only knew..."
Still fascinates me that he is directing the band as well as playing. If you watch closely his stick movements as they point over his shoulder for a trumpet solo etc!
There has been many great drummers to come along since the era of modern music (i.e., jazz, blues, rock, soul, etc.) arose. With no disrespect to any of those great drummers, there's no one you could comfortably put above Buddy Rich. The man was a drumming wizard, like Art Tatum was a wizard at the piano. That is rarefied air.
Ive just been watching the greats from the Golden Era of drumming. # No one comes close to Buddy. Watch out, however, for a 19 American drummer called Greyson Nekrutman. He’ll be the next big thing in drumming. A combination of Buddy, Gene Krupa and Sonny Payne..
I love to hear him just sit in the pocket. every crash an expression , separating A from B , DC al C . The man was marvellous. Known to be a hot head in myth, but always in class on the Riser. Cole never sounded so good . hey , and I’m just a rock guy .
Well, greatest ever...? Not to me. He was very good, yes, of course, among the best in the world at that time, but there were many others drummers that loved me much more than him. Personal taste - he plays on or slightly behind the beat and that is not where the breathless thrills are in jazz, especially with very fast tempos like this. You wanna take my breath away, play a little against the beat - a bit ahead of it, yank me into the tempo. But I know I am probably a Lone Ranger here and so I am NOT arguing with anyone! GOAT? Is anyone ever that at anything? That aside, he was a bad ass, for sure!
This version of Love for Sale is definitely not behind the beat. He’s driving the hell out of the band in this song. Playing behind the beat, on top of the beat, in front of the beat is for when the music calls for it. His version of Slow Funk is slightly behind, this version of love for sale is on top. It all depends on what’s required for the song, and Buddy always played what was required and then some.
@@mikethetuner Might have been a little mic check and/or he was waiting for something to get situated with one of his band members and/or waiting for a 'go' cue from the recording engineer or house manager...
He did this before every tune of every set he ever played with his band. It’s different every time and it signals to the band what chart he’s going to call
@@hughpenner5051 Good one, guy.... it must have been a nervous nightmare playing in Buddy's band if he made you guess which chart he was going to play by having a 30-second warm-up on his hi-hat!
True he was a phenomenal drummer, but at the same time he was a really rude and arrogant SOB with cutting tongue and acid manner. Disliked by many of those who knew and worked with/ for him. A story goes as follows.... After he died, a fellow musician called his home and asked to speak to Buddy, his wife explained that Buddy was no more, and the ex-band member rang off. A few minutes later the same guy called again and asked to speak to Buddy, his wife said 'you called earlier and I told you he was dead, why are you calling again?' 'I just like hearing you say Buddy's dead' the ex-band member replied.
It's Lin Biviano. A terrific player at times but tends to overplay a lot of the time. Check out this version of Lin with Buddy playing Something...the intro is truly cringeworthy! ruclips.net/video/HRyTD8llP_c/видео.html.
If this wasn't Buddy Rich, nobody would care. The band sounds like a good college band from Berklee which is mostly what they are. There is nothing special about the musicians. The sound of the electric bass totally sucks. This is all about promoting Buddy Rich's incredibly massive ego.
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If I had to pick the greatest big band charts of all time, This version of Love for Sale would be in the top 3.
Having a drummer who can cook like that, is a big band's heart and soul.
Freight train swing right there.
Swing, style, power, timing and precision ..Buddy had it all...he is still the standard against all who play drums are measured. Awesome
Everyone seems to focus on his solos, but he was incredible at driving the band. He could swing like few others. A one of a kind phenomenon
I'm 52 and I'm ashamed to say I never heard of Buddy Rich until this day. Come to find out, he's the baddest drummer in the world and a US Marine Judo Instructor. That's an amazing cross section of life right there. Semper Fi.
Santana made a point in an interview I recall watching, saying some musician's have it, and some don't. Buddy had it.
This man was the greatest drummer in the world for so many reasons, and to me, this version really says it. Solos aside, the way Buddy played time was like no other. The shear magic of his left hand, which he regards as hard work, not magic, spoke so much to so many. His playing and his sound was almost a form of sorcery, a force in itself. His kick drum was like a small atomic blast, as we listen to the first few seconds of the vid, and think, "Here we go.." it's like riding the Cyclone. RIP, my man.
Left hand, especially the finger articulation, strength. Watched a video where he talks “fingers.”
He was one of the greatest musicians to ever live.
There’s drummers there’s very good drummers then there’s buddy. The guy was on a different planet and always will be
The fiercest swing of all time, period
There are tons of really really great drummers in all fields of music and it’s hard to state who was truly the greatest. That is until you listen to the immortal Buddy Rich. Many drummers especially in rock surround themselves with massive sets, multiple basses, innumerable toms, cymbals and snares. Yet one look at Buddy’s set reveals one snare, one tenor tom, two floor toms, a single bass, 3-4 cymbals, a mini splash and a hi hat. That’s it ! Yet he made that sing volumes around anyone else. Truly the drummer to top all drummers. RIP Buddy Rich. You are truly missed and will always be remembered.
Yeah and 1 of his floor toms was only used to keep his towel to hand 🤣😳
THE greatest drummer to ever walk planet earth...Bernard "Buddy" Rich
Pete Myers' arrangement of Porter's ballad was a staple of Rich's songbook. And boy, does it swing!
There will never be another Buddy Rich. Just amazing.
Wow!
the world has had Mozart.. Da Vinci.....Ali.....Einstein.....and of course BUDDY RICH
What a thrill to see Buddy play. He did incredible things. God of drums!
I see posts sometimes in a Classic Rock page. I can appreciate why they post the questions," Who was the best drummer"? You'll hear, Moon, Bonham, Ginger Baker". And I'll think to myself, "If they only knew..."
Don't forget his kick drum awesomeness.. Especially near the end when he cranks up the drive and dynamics.. Awsome
This Man is undeniable!
That single stroke roll to pick up the last few bars is barbaric. Wow!!!!
Still fascinates me that he is directing the band as well as playing. If you watch closely his stick movements as they point over his shoulder for a trumpet solo etc!
BUDDY DRIVE RICH 💪🥁🇺🇲⭐
Even just messing about. It is a sign of a true genius
There has been many great drummers to come along since the era of modern music (i.e., jazz, blues, rock, soul, etc.) arose. With no disrespect to any of those great drummers, there's no one you could comfortably put above Buddy Rich. The man was a drumming wizard, like Art Tatum was a wizard at the piano. That is rarefied air.
OMG!❤
Saw him live at a royal command performance. Absolutely amazing .
God that snare roll is mental
He was a tap dancer! Morphed into the greated drummer ever!!!!
Let's face it... Buddy was unsurpassed..
The drummer of course, but oh the bass player.
Ive just been watching the greats from the Golden Era of drumming.
# No one comes close to Buddy.
Watch out, however, for a 19 American drummer called Greyson Nekrutman.
He’ll be the next big thing in drumming.
A combination of Buddy, Gene Krupa and Sonny Payne..
Hey ! I've been following Grayson for a long time and I really like him) Very nice guy! I'm glad he's doing well.)
That left hand was naturally part of his thing
Very nice...Thank you!
I love to hear him just sit in the pocket. every crash an expression , separating A from B , DC al C . The man was marvellous. Known to be a hot head in myth, but always in class on the Riser. Cole never sounded so good . hey , and I’m just a rock guy .
The most musical drummer ever!
Fantastic drumming. Absolutely breathtaking, every single time!
ESTE TIPO ERA PURO FUEGO !!!!
One of a kind
Great 👍
BRAVO!
A true master at his craft.
GOD
2:26 is ginger bread boy 😂
Heck of an arrangement! Isn’t this a Bill Holman chart?
Total genius
Awesome Buddy Rich performance!
THE RICHEST
Totally brilliant and amazing.
Chesperito drummer jaja amazing perfomance
Yes!! Anyone got line up??
Thats how you head a band from drum a stool.
Toca pra kct. Faz falta.
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Holy smokes! Tight,Tight, Tight. by the way, is that a young Pete Christlieb on tenor sax? Dig the afro.
Steve Marcus on solo tenor.
Does anyone know who the tenor sax player is on this session is?
The late and definitely great Steve Marcus
Well, greatest ever...? Not to me. He was very good, yes, of course, among the best in the world at that time, but there were many others drummers that loved me much more than him. Personal taste - he plays on or slightly behind the beat and that is not where the breathless thrills are in jazz, especially with very fast tempos like this. You wanna take my breath away, play a little against the beat - a bit ahead of it, yank me into the tempo. But I know I am probably a Lone Ranger here and so I am NOT arguing with anyone! GOAT? Is anyone ever that at anything? That aside, he was a bad ass, for sure!
This version of Love for Sale is definitely not behind the beat. He’s driving the hell out of the band in this song. Playing behind the beat, on top of the beat, in front of the beat is for when the music calls for it. His version of Slow Funk is slightly behind, this version of love for sale is on top. It all depends on what’s required for the song, and Buddy always played what was required and then some.
Good grief. You have no idea what you're saying.
No doubting Buddy Rich's talent but have a listen to this wee band: ruclips.net/video/Ye9IM35Fppo/видео.html
Oh yes, Motis is one of my favorites
The guvnor
Думал, что прекрасное далёко, это о будущем, но
судя по всему, это о прошлом ruclips.net/video/1d-DhGflCPQ/видео.html
Lovely track, but why does BUDDY piss around on the hi-hat for 30 seconds, before setting the correct tempo??
Because he was Buddy Rich, it was Buddy’s band, and Buddy could do whatever he darn well pleased. That’s why.
@@mikethetuner Might have been a little mic check and/or he was waiting for something to get situated with one of his band members and/or waiting for a 'go' cue from the recording engineer or house manager...
I guessed he was just waiting for the audience to start listening...did you how loud they were being?
He did this before every tune of every set he ever played with his band. It’s different every time and it signals to the band what chart he’s going to call
@@hughpenner5051 Good one, guy.... it must have been a nervous nightmare playing in Buddy's band if he made you guess which chart he was going to play by having a 30-second warm-up on his hi-hat!
True he was a phenomenal drummer, but at the same time he was a really rude and arrogant SOB with cutting tongue and acid manner. Disliked by many of those who knew and worked with/ for him. A story goes as follows....
After he died, a fellow musician called his home and asked to speak to Buddy, his wife explained that Buddy was no more, and the ex-band member rang off. A few minutes later the same guy called again and asked to speak to Buddy, his wife said 'you called earlier and I told you he was dead, why are you calling again?' 'I just like hearing you say Buddy's dead' the ex-band member replied.
Not a good band...especially lead trumpet...absolutely awful at the end.
It's Lin Biviano. A terrific player at times but tends to overplay a lot of the time. Check out this version of Lin with Buddy playing Something...the intro is truly cringeworthy! ruclips.net/video/HRyTD8llP_c/видео.html.
That's got to be Lin Biviano on lead trpt. Terrible, as on all recordings I've ever heard. Couldn't play without a mic.
Bullshit, Lin could really play. I worked with him quite a bit in Atlantic City
If this wasn't Buddy Rich, nobody would care. The band sounds like a good college band from Berklee which is mostly what they are. There is nothing special about the musicians. The sound of the electric bass totally sucks. This is all about promoting Buddy Rich's incredibly massive ego.
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