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15. Jan. 2024 · January 15, 2024. in. Introduction: In the tapestry of jazz history, certain figures stand out as pioneers, shaping the very essence of the genre. Gene Krupa, a luminary percussionist, occupies a distinguished place in this pantheon. This blog post delves into the life, impact, and enduring legacy of the man whose virtuosity with the drum kit ...
His last performance was with Goodman on the 18 August 1973 at Saratoga Springs. Gene Krupa died on 16th October 1973 aged only 64. He had fought against back pain, heart disease, emphysema and Leukaemia Krupa was responsible for making the drummer accepted as a soloist. Critics have not always been fair to him.
Years active. 1920s–1973. Eugene Bertram Krupa (January 15, 1909 – October 16, 1973) [1] was an American jazz drummer, bandleader, and composer. [2] [3] Krupa is widely regarded as one of the most influential drummers in the history of popular music. His drum solo on Benny Goodman 's 1937 recording of "Sing, Sing, Sing" elevated the role of ...
1. Jan. 2018 · Before Gene Krupa hit it big with Benny Goodman’s orchestra in 1935, drummers were primarily considered timekeepers who, at best, added a little color to a jazz group. Because many of the early pianists had strong left hands that kept time while striding, adding a drummer to a small combo was considered a bit of a frivolity although they were considered more necessary for orchestras and ...
15. Nov. 2018 · Has Influenced. Gene Krupa was easily one of the most colorful personalities of the big band era. Despite his outrageous stage persona, Krupa was a serious and disciplined musician whose vision changed the role of drummer forever and who helped standardize the jazz drum kit. Eugene Bertram Krupa was born in Chicago in 1909; he began learning ...
LP, Compilation. Let's Dance. David Bowie. Released. 1983 — Europe. Vinyl —. LP, Album, Stereo. View credits, reviews, tracks and shop for the Vinyl release of "The Big Band Sound Of Gene Krupa" on Discogs.
11. Jan. 2024 · Two months later, on 16 October 1973, Gene Krupa died at home in bed at the age of 64. Tributes poured in from fellow drummers, but it was left to his old sparring partner Buddy Rich to put his contribution into perspective. “Gene was the inspiration for every big-name drummer in the business. At one time every drummer in the world wanted to ...
