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  • that tenor is a badass - and if hes australian is he the cat BR fired off the bus on audiiotape? Told the driver to pull over, and let Australia out? Of course the tape was made before 86 - and didnt say offender was a sax-man . But I thought Steve Marcus was from down under -

  • Didn't even know Pocahontas back in the 80's liked the trumpet and was so fat

  • stop comments about travis.... on buddy rich videos, it's stupid to say travis is better , actually there's no comparison between them, i mean really no compraison. hitting hard is beautiful for you? so watch travis videos, but if you like extreme technique and swing, watch this great drummer. PLEASE STOP COMMENTS ABOUTS TRAVIS ON BUDDY'S VIDEOS!!!

  • BURNIN'

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  • Travis who?

  • Why is it that every time I fucking go to a got damn Buddy Rich video I see Travis Barker name? Their is no fucking comparison. Buddy Rich would babybag Travis Farter. I mean Barker.

  • Buddy Rich will always be the greatest drummer who ever lived!!

  • One m0:00re time?

  • Great!!

  • For some perspective, this performance was when Buddy was 69 years young.

    He takes the tune home with slamming about 10 and a half measures of 8th-note triplets with his right hand on his right side crash (with the bass drum) and left hand on the snare.

    Try that at home with your metronome set at about 245 bpm and then check your heart rate.

    (Oh yeah...first play about 8 bars of single stroke16ths at the same tempo.)

    Buddy was other-worldly...

  • This performance is just amazing, it's like everybody's on the ball, especially Miyashiro

  • Where is Buddy's equal today.

  • @bgibb101 He never has and never will have one.... period.

  • he

  • travis

  • barker

  • There never was a drummer like Buddy and there will never be another one like Buddy. Buddy you were DA' MAN!!!!!!

  • the look on buddy's face at 1:18 says it all doesnt it

    it's like he knows he's a god

  • i wonder what buddy would have thought of inception

  • who is the lead tenor?

  • @SirAlecFish The legend Steve Marcus

  • 3:34 is a sincere fuck you to all metal drummers who think they're fast...

  • 3:18 to the end: the best drum part ever tought and played on earth, should be taught to every child who owns a pair of sticks, just to let they know the difference among genius and crap

  • I did the same thing the bari player did when we first played this song xP

  • Incredible BigBand and Buddy Kicked their asses!!Buddy's Time is impecable.I was fortunate to see him perform several times...A True Giant!!!!!!!

  • Nobody could kick a chart like Buddy Rich.....I'd say RIP, but that wouldn't be Buddy's style.

  • Travis Barker died in a car accident 15 years ago

  • Enough with the Travis Barker talk. Buddy was a jazz drummer, Travis is in a rock band. I think that Neil Peart is the closest drummer to Buddy in terms of talent but he is a rock drummer too. Being a great jazz drummer takes a different type of talent.

  • @wlns I agree, but even if it was the same genre, equating Barker's level of drumming to Buddy's expertise is like comparing a skateboard to a Ferrari.

  • I followed buddy for 20 years and saw him perform 9 times. I was lucky enough to have played this chart many times in my high school stage band, yeah, high school stage band. I saw buddy smoking weed in his dressing room sitting Indian style on the floor in his underwear between sets during a matinee show at Lenny's On The Pike back in the 60's. I was in the front row at t that tiny club with my dad and buddy talked to me and the other 9 year old sitting at the table DURING the show. R.I.P. BR

  • Travis Barker...please!...met Buddy...saw him play live...best ever...nuff' said...

  • How does one mention the likes of travis barker on a buddy rich video.....shame on you!

  • comment s'appelle l altiste qui improvise?

  • .Eric tore that lead up

  • Say what you will -- Buddy swung his dick off!

  • buddy's hemiola at the end with the altered time feel is INCREDIBLE

  • Buddy is excellent, but I don't really like the arrangement. And why electric bass?

  • Nicolas Cage on the Alto solo.. when he was younger of course!!!!!!

  • whoever disliked this video are fucking stupid!!!!!!

  • I wish I had half the stamina Buddy had at its 68!

  • @funkyleo not like your gonna fight him

  • @funkyleo not like your gonna fight him

  • yep...i def need to go clean my pants

  • A classic tune. Buddy was one of the main reason I began playing drums at 5 years old and am still playing today. I miss the man and his great band.

    His music will live on for eternity. For any new big band drummer out there today pick up anything that you can find on DVD and CD. His bands all where and still to me are smokin. I still get inspired by his playing often listening to his big band on various recording especially The Class Of 78, and The Roar Of 74 to name a few. Buddy lives on!!!

  • sooo gooood!

    I just love big band music more and more each day, especially BR

  • @jlescelius Oh by the way. I was born in NYC so were my parents. I use the term WANKER because I have been playing drums with Van Morrison for 6 years and most of the band is from the UK so some words stick. But I do think that word is fitting to the whole Travis thing.

  • @jlescelius Hey. I was responding to the correct comment. Not you. I was directing it at Travis whatever his name is. Sometimes it can be misleading where they are in the thread, Please take that back as we are friends in a common cause. I have one of Buddy's 69' Rogers set's if you want to see pic. I'll send it.

  • @jlescelius I stand corrected....Your a jag-off as well as a wanker! If I left anything else out to defend Mr. Rich, please don't hesitate to let me know. BTW I was just telling a friend of mine the time I saw Buddy at the Starwood in Hollywood 1977. (Now a strip club) and Louis Bellson was in the audience. So Buddy had him come up and play. Louis was in top form and better than ever. Then the inevitable happened. Buddy finished the set and played Chanel one. I couldn't speak for 2 weeks!!!!!!!

  • Hey guys,the travis barker comments are just to get attention.

    They know most of us are rabid B. Rich fans( FOR OBVIOUS REASONS)so just ignore these little shits. [For the record ]Buddy Rich is the author and finisher of baddass drumming. The best that ever did it 23yrs removed .....

  • 3:34 is madness. Buddy was drumming machine.

  • I wonder if they played any songs for Tom & Jerry

  • the boss!.

  • I just downloaded this mp3 at audiogetnow..com

  • this is heavy metal jazz

  • Biddy Rich fuckin' played drums when Travis Barker had to be told to shit what he ate before....I really wanna see proof about Travis's midnight screaming sessions when he was 2 years old with the biscuit dinner in from of him...and when he got 12 he decided to play drums to have sex...give me a break...

  • YYYYYYYEEEEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAHHHHH­HHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • damn trumpet at 3:04 sick as hell

  • Mike Pengra with gray hair

  • Who's the first alto?

  • Does Miyashiro still play like this?

  • @otmq

    YES!

  • Buddy Rich is saikou zamasu! カレノ テクニック is hi-speed,hi-power 最高 最高 絶対的価値観!!! 

  • There are not enough words in the english language to describe his (Buddy's)incredible talent. He's superhuman. Steve Marcus is awsome here, as is all of his work with Buddy.

  • whos the 2nd trumpet player

  • @slllimfast Greg Gisbert, he's great

  • @slllimfast looks like he was blowing a Martin Committee.

  • When God said "LET THERE BE DRUMS!"

    Buddy was born...

    God still has not seen that drumset since...

  • Love the paraparadiddleparaparadiddledi­ddleparaparadiddlediddle at 3:35 (or something :-)

  • gosh, i wish i were there.

  • eric miyashiro 2:29. almost shit myself

  • If you don't like this tune you need your head examined. Smooth and energetic at the same time. It rubs your back and punches you in the fave at the same time.

  • he was so good, it's scary- like seeing Babe Ruth, Ali, Sinatra.

  • Keep this in mind, this was the last summer of Buddy's life. Following April 2, 1987 was the day of his passing. Pretty good for an old timer !!

  • Eric Miyashiro...OHHHH MY GOOOOOOD

  • no body dont like that dont like chicken on sunday baby that is just unbelieveable God how i miss Buddy Rich

  • That left hand is gorgeous

  • I still prefer the killer Force band of '76. this band isn't bad, jsut doesn't seem to feel it as much the whole way through. I like Eric, but I still prefer the sound and lead style of Dave Stahl for Buddy's band.

  • Dear Lord, this is taken faster than than the first recorded version (1967). My God. Say what you want about Buddy. Or Buddy's bands. Un-fing-real. The lead is up an octave in places. And, no, Buddy is NO Slower. A genius. Maybe the band isn't as tight. But if anything, hipper.

  • Buddy seems a touch slower than when he was younger in this video. Judging at this rate of decay, I think I could have taken him had he lived to be about 170 or so. And in a coma.

    That is a really smokin band. One of the better versions that I have heard.

  • Brian, Fantastic video! Do you have the entire concert on disc or tape??

  • certain things in life happen but only once; like this guys chops. Seeing him shred that snare is RIDICULOUS.

    Age in this case, apparently means nothing.

  • Buddys left hand scares the fucking shit out of me.

  • @funkyleo1973 Amen brother!

  • @funkyleo1973 I swear it bionic or something.

  • @funkyleo1973 All of his limbs do.

  • @funkyleo1973 Exactly but don't forget his right foot, I've seen it up close and there's an amazing thing going on...you would not believe how picky he was on the pedals he would use.

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  • I'm aware that stylistic differences mean that comparing someone like travis to Buddy is pointless but i'm afraid he isn't even in the same musical universe as "this guy"

  • I'd love to see Travis Barker TRY to play this tune right now, let alone do it at SEVENTY YEARS OLD, like Buddy Rich was here. I bet Buddy's grandson Nick blows Barker away too.....

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  • Travis Barker? That's because your a wanker, deaf and no musical awareness. And....did I mention your a wanker. Why are you leaving comments about Buddy Rich videos anyway? Buddy is obviousley way over your head. I don't know if they have many 2nd grade drum videos here but I think you would be more at home with those.

  • @radio22king travis? lol! 

  • @radio22king why can't people not call other people names here? By the way, Mr. Radio22King, why don't you take a course in grammar before you insult others? Forgive me if you are still in 6th grade and don't know the difference between "your" and "You're." I would say that qualifies you for being a ..... whats the word... oh - wanker.

  • @DUMBarranger56 I'm not calling people names. I'm referring to someone who is trying to put them self in or near the same category as Buddy Rich. Excuse me for the typo but if you are going to insult someone for every quick text or e-mail that comes out less than perfect, you must have way to much time on your hands. Wanker!!!

  • @travisbarkerkicksass are you shitting me?! travis barker is the most overrated drummer music has ever seen. i'd like to see travis barker even try to play in a big band.  actually, i wouldn't, because it would sound like shit. i'll listen to buddy rich instead, thanks.

  • that bari player has the illest swag..

  • That's Scotland's Jay Craig.

  • @TSSC1030 Yeah Jay Craig rules I had a breief conversation with him in '86 at Seaside Heights' Chatterbox bar. He explained to me the instrumentation requirements of the band and who had to be able to inprovise and other such details. It was pretty interesting. That was the last time I got to see the band

  • SMOKIN!!!!!!

  • Simply the best ever... Show me any other 68 year old that can play like that. Hell for that matter show me anyone at any age that does. There are many many great drummers in the world, but this man set the bar extremely high, so high that most can't even see it. The man played at this level for over 55 years....how good would you be.

  • Boy, that was some serious snare drum fills. Wow.

  • wow excellent audio here! tnx for sharing! buddy is the greatest drummer, PERIOD!

  • Jeeze for a 68 year old man he plays with that attitude that we all recognize as buddy. And holy crap Eric was on fire back there.

  • as was johnny sindy and clarke

  • For a 68 year old man he blows the kids away.

  • I'll second the notion. How about a third?

  • Este cuate estab loquisiisisisisisismo lastima que murio cuando yo todavia ni nacia que pena se pasaba de lanza

    Dave from Mexico

  • TIGHT!!

  • Man eric was burning! Great stuff!

    James

  • BUDDY was know for having perfect pitch ! A dear friend of mine had the distinct pleasure of recording Buddy years ago so they, CG CONN could calibrate their new upcoming device the Conn Strobotuner . Edmundo Zarria inventer of the device commented on his Afternoon session with Buddy, " He had PERFECT ! PITCH " WOW ! how kool was that ! Ed Man ( 35 yr year veteran Rock & Jazz Percussionist averaging 300 pluss dates per year, ) Keep Playin

  • i did not know that buddy use to play ZILDJIAN CYMBALS... ANYWAY... awsome playing !!!

  • ofcourse. zildjian was THE industry for american music

  • That was TIGHT ! Great chart, and nobody could kick it like Buddy !

  • 68 years old....i can't even fathom that...

  • "Buddy's Greatest Hits"- best album I ever got.

  • There has never been, nor will there ever be, Buddy's equal!

  • Boy does he love that snare drum !! His favorite drum set, right ??

  • Not only was that solo at 3:34 all singles, but at 3:46 watch closely he does it AGAIN, this time between the ride cymbal and the snare! Listen to that left hand! He keeps it up until 3:57! Absolutely the best musician of all time bar none...

  • wow eric can wail it in tune too! sick nasty!!! buddy's crew rocked

  • I saw Buddy and the band on this tour in Lexington. I was amazed at how much energy Buddy still had at his age - he still could kick most drummer's butts even then!

  • damn youre lucky!

  • what i would give today to be able to go see Buddy perform. anyone who got to hear him live was truly blessed. damn shame he is gone now, but with youtube, he will live forever.

    RIP Traps.

  • yeah eric on lead! met him before. great vid!

  • That solo at 3:34 was all singles!!! And this was a year before his death!!!

  • them mean cats sure can play

  • Great trumpet soloist .

  • Best version of this is on Budy Riches Greatest Hits. Tho this pretty darn good too.

  • no, the trumpet solo was done by Greg Gisbert and the tenor solo was the late great Steve Marcus. not sure who the alto soloist was.

  • Holy crap, is that Chuck Findley playin' that trumpet solo. I think he was about 19 years old then.

    Great chart, tight band....and love those changes.

    R.I.P. Buddy.....nobody could kick it like you!

  • Chuck Findley played in the band twenty years before this...I highly doubt it was him. He would definitely not be 19, either.

  • You're right, trumpetman, Findley worked with Buddy in the sixties. I read the liner notes on this page and saw that the vid was recorded in '86.

    This "Love For Sale" chart was on Buddy's

    album Big Swing Face, released in 1967. Findley, born in '47, was on that record and was definitely 19 when it was recorded.

    When I saw the young guy in this vid, I had a brain-sprain and thought that he looked like Findley would have looked at that 19.

    Too much bubbly the other night :)

  • The trumpet solo is "Gizzy" Greg Gisbert. It was recorded in 1986, Buddy's last band.

  • Thanks for the info, Groovebone.

  • this is hot

  • Check out TIME-CHECK. Its even hotter. Best BR song EVER!!

  • Groovin'

    Hard

  • I like this one better. A better handle on the control of the wholt tune. Alot tighter. I know the tempo as alot to do with it, but I just like this one better.

  • Does anybody know, these drums went to the Smithsonian, are they being shown yet ?? I went there years ago, they were nowhere to be found.

  • There really isn't a way to properly describe Buddy's god-given talent. Any drummer knows how incredibly difficult it is to play even remotely close to what he plays. He's like a tiredless machine.

    Brian.....UDaMan for posting these great clips.

  • That was Absolutely awesome. You tube heaven.

    Many thanks.

  • alto soloist looks like will arnett lol

    but yeah this song kicks ass and they played it really well

  • Eric and Gizzy are awesome! Great Band!

  • Is this at RedRocks? It's interesting the producer of this film thought the horns were the focus here; they're just filler for Buddy. The snare-breaks at 3:40 and 4:00 are amazing! I think so, and I'm a guitarist (huge follower of Alex Lifeson).

  • this has to be one of my favorite cuts from buddys band. talk about power and excitment coming from every single player. killer solo by buddy's right hand tenor player,steve marcus and buddy himself is, like usual, in top form. man he could drive a big band

  • No matter how bad my day was or how good for that matter it always became a state of bliss when I got to see the great Buddy Rich. Starting at age 12 in a seat 10 feet from him on his left side to when I was 32 the year he left us (70-80 times) I cannot say I had a better experience in music than seeing Buddy and his band. I got to see them all and knew a few. Also the greatest timekeeper I have ever heard. He gave it his all to every audience no matter what he was feeling on any given day.

  • long live the Count Steve Marcus!

  • pretty cool. Not only is this great, but my music theory teacher is in it. He's the guy with the sax solo around 1:20. Except he had hair then...

  • If any of you are in a band where the horn players don't understand that the drummer is the ENGINE that makes the bus move down the road. . . insist they listen to this. It is like tossing a rock across a still pond. The beat just flies forward thanks to the incredible Mr. Rich and this fantastic arrangement. Start everyday with this video clip and you will start everyday with a smile.

  • Excellent comment. He was indeed Dr. Time. I had the honor of playing in a big band with Louie Bellson at the drums - when somebody of that caliber sets down to play with you... it's like putting on that pair of jeans you love. It just fits - it fits right - it's hard to beat. These recordings are treasures for all of us - especially young musicians.

  • The sounds men really knew what they were doing on this one!

  • OH-MY-GOODNESS. i am sorry Vinnie, but forget every other drummer in the world after watching this...Buddy is the greatest. love the twist on the solo (i am used to the version on Big Swing Face from '67) thru all 4 bars, SICK. and check Buddy digging in at the end followed by with another jaw-dropper fill...this is epic.

  • oh man, you should all go have a listen to the recording of this on the CD "The Best of Buddy Rich- The Pacific Jazz Years." by far my favorite rendition. this version is a close follower though :-)

  • Amazing version of one of the best Buddy's Charts.

    I really LOVE this one.

  • Dang straight. Everybody loves "West Side Story" and "Channel One Suite," but man, "Love For Sale" swings and swings hard.

  • The Trombones could have demolished the walls of Jericho in no time.

  • ahaha its funny how every buddy's band are the best he ever had

  • That solo trumpet is a beast.

    Awesome solo.

  • God Almighty! He was the greatest!

  • Horns are "right" on .... perfect.

  • That's the greatest version of Love for sale I've heard ever. Love the full big band sound in the end with eric - awesome !!!