We begin this Throwback Thursday with a Buddy Rich drum solo from 1967 - This is before the introduction of unleaded fuel, boys and girls! How many people do you know who play drums in a SUIT these days (Wedding/Barmittzpha etc. music does not count) Check out our interview with Catchy Rich and Gregg Potter for a peek inside Buddy's personal life right here: http://bit.ly/cathyrich-greggpotter You can see all our interview episodes with today's biggest artists, educators and makers of gear in dr

In memory of Bernard “Buddy” Rich (September 30, 1917 – April 2, 1987) was an American jazz drummer, songwriter, conductor, and bandleader. He is considered one of the most influential drummers of all time. Rich was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, United States.[1] He discovered his affinity for jazz music at a young age and began drumming at the age of two. He began playing jazz in 1937, working with acts such as Bunny Berigan, Artie Shaw, Tommy Dorsey, Count Basie, and Harry James. From