Was Buddy Rich too harsh on rock drumming? Rich famously called rock drumming "a bunch of noise" and stated that many rock drummers lacked the technical skills typically needed to play jazz.

Jazz musician Buddy Rich's bio, concert & touring information, albums, reviews, videos, photos and more.

This drum stick is from a drumset used by Buddy Rich in 1983-1987. Bernard "Buddy" Rich (1917-1987) began his professional career as a drummer, tap dancer, and singer with his parents' vaudeville act ...

Buddy Rich. Dennis Chambers. Dave Lombardo. Animal. These are the legends of the drums, masters who make the most acrobatic drum fills look effortless. It's fun to listen to them play; it's even ...

This year is the centennial of the birth of Buddy Rich, and Vail Jazz will celebrate his life and music as part of the 23rd annual Vail Jazz Festival when it presents Jeff Hamilton and Butch Miles in ...