Gene Krupa Collage

[thecubanism]

@MIGARRAND1, I agree, Gene was the greatest ever but what about the night of the battle of the bands when Benny faced Chick, Benny played his standard arrangement of 'Don't be that way', Chick up-tempoed it and, as Gene said at the time, 'Chick cut me to ribbons' and he did, I am saddened that Chick Webb is rarely mentioned when discussing drummers, a five foot humped-back dwarf he could, with his foot-pedal knock his kit over, it had to be nailed down, and he bested Gene that night.

[thecubanism]

Gene was the greatest ever but when he moved into the world of Bebop I think he struggled, he looks like he shouldn't be there, but musical trends dictated that he should, to me that sort of music, Bebop, modern jazz etc., is, to real musicians a music that you can't dance to, can't sing to, can't move to, it is music only the musicians playing it get any enjoyment from it's music for the ears only, how sad when the body is left out of the mix.

[p47paul]

I am a 'rock' drummer...converted to jazz. One of the main reasons was listening to Gene Krupa. Man was he amazing! I am one of those who doesn't believe that there is any one greatest. However, I do believe that there is a top tier, and Gene was in that top tier. His beats and fills were so tasteful. To me it seems that Krupa always thought about every note, which is why he was so tasteful as a drummer. Wish I could go back in time and go to one of his shows. He was amazing!

[denipenni]

Finesse. I'm no expert; but, to my ears, no one made 'em sing like Krupa.

[M1GARRAND1]

I love Gene too. He sounded better. His drums sounded better . But to compare him to Rich, is going too far. Rich had more control, power, technical skills, and was able to propel a band much better than Krupa. He was an ass though. Krupa was a great guy, so he gets my vote.

[ToddCMorgan]

@M1GARRAND1 Agree with everything you said except for the power part! In his day Gene had more power than any other drummer, just listen to what he does with the bass drum on the live 1938 version of "Don't Be That Way" by Benny Goodman! Gene was the quintessential "Wild" drummer, and did more to add to the sound of Benny's band than Buddy Rich ever did for Tommy Dorsey's band!

[bonnieville455]

@todbeck I totally agree that Krupa is faster... just like Benny Goodman said, I've heard them all , i've heard them all I still prefer Gene Krupa (and they didn't even get along) also at 15 times a second no one can match that!!!!! You don't have to hit the drums hard, Krupa was light and fast off the skins, not a hammer, hammer... That's how I feel and Buddy Rich was a great drummer too!

[swinginkatz]

Gene  My Favorite.

[charger4079]

The man!

[sportaeve]

can i find the complete videos individually here on you tube, if you know the name of some of them id aprecciate it

[woverby1963]

The Master!

[BayonneNick]

Krupa... woah.. this was some of the best footage ive seen on him. 2cool

[rdonaldsnyder]

The best.....ever.

[HarunConn]

wenn einer was gegen  Gene sagt,hau ich ihm in die Schnauze!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[krstnlhjt]

Gene was the flare - Buddy was the technique. Two of the greatest ever

[pteronine]

I love the way Krupa played to the music, almost melodically like Moon did.

[ahawkr13]

Krupa Is the Flare - he is fun to watch

[todbeck]

This shows Gene had the speed of Buddy Rich ,when he was in his prime.

He was the KING OF COOL and the geatest showman of the drumworld of all time. And i';m a great Buddy Rich fan,also.

[bonnieville455]

@todbeck

@todbeck I totally agree that Krupa is faster... just like Benny Goodman said, I've heard them all , i've heard them all I still prefer Gene Krupa (and they didn't even get along) also at 15 times a second no one can match that!!!!! You don't have to hit the drums hard, Krupa was light and fast off the skins, not a hammer, hammer... That's how I feel and Buddy Rich was a great drummer too!

[inkey2]

ya know there are people that say Buddy Rich was technically a better drummer...and that "may" be so.....but I just don't like Rich's style or the tone of his drums. I could listen to Krupa all day but get bored listening to Rich pretty fast.

[neondave]

yes,., i agree !!

[todbeck]

GOD he's good.

[looser678]

good, he's GOD

[Dragonfear80]

:D.

[roadrocket7]

Gene made it possible for EVERYTHING!

He opened so many doors. What a guy.

And those CALFSKIN heads back then.

Nothing sounds as good today. IMHO

[joeyboy1951]

you said a mouthful without Krupa there would never have been a Buddy Rich he did so much first! Just out of interest Ginger Baker of Cream became a drummer because of Krupa

[todbeck]

Gene Krupa played with more feeling than most.He didn't BASH his drums like a lot of todays drummers,some of who don't even wear shirts on stage, when you see them through the smoke effects.

[HickysBoy]

Awesome! Buddy had the technique but Gene had the soul. I just enjoy hearing Krupa the best.

[drum30506]

i have this dvd. i highly recommend it for those who love drums,drumming and Gene krupa. it is an awesome video.

[MARKMANIATT]

Drummers come and go but this is where it begins and ends. KING KRUPA !!!!

[arrowtogod]

Gene Krupas a God

But haha ya if u listen close at 3:16 u can hear Thunderstruck haha

[Papakappklotz]

At 2:35.... :) best part!

This is so awesome!

[hjrjgyu8]

the best drummer

[KrupaDrums]

@hjrjgyu8 ...definitely!

[gonzalokrupa]

un mastro de maestros

[Bowzer221]

Outstanding!

[caletaprince]

I rated this awesome.  Thanks a bunch!!!

[gigioMP]

'Ts GREAT ! ! ! ! ! !

[Flamsick]

Gene is the guy who brought the trap set to the front of the band and made the drums a solo instrument.

[neondave]

way COOL , thanks !!

[scottfenn42]

this is great, thanks! I love the draggy stuff at about 1:05

[treblemaker]

It's AC/DC's THUNDERSTRUCK at 3:16!!! hahahaha