Buddy Rich was born on September 30, 1917 in Brooklyn, NY. Jazz drummer and bandleader who appeared on more than sixty albums as a sideman and leader. He played with an array of groups, including Tommy Dorsey's orchestra.
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About
Jazz Drummer and bandleader who appeared on more than sixty albums as a sideman and leader. He played with an array of groups, including Tommy Dorsey's orchestra.
Before Fame
He was playing professionally in Vaudeville at eighteen months. He worked as a bandleader at as early as eleven years old.
Trivia
He was never formally trained and started playing percussion at a year old with spoons.
Family Life
He was born to Jewish parents Robert and Bess Rich, both of whom were Vaudeville performers. He had one daughter, Cathy, with his wife Marie Allison.
Associated With
He has recorded with Louis Armstrong.
