Chris Macholz
English 11 Thesis


"When it comes to my playing, I take no prisoners," Buddy Rich tells Mel Torme in February 1949(Unofficial 1). Buddy Rich has taken drumming to new levels, developing ensembles that are centered around his stunning display of endurance and velocity, not to mention his remarkable showmanship. Buddy Rich is one of the most talented and influential drummers of all time.
Born to the name Bernard "Buddy" Rich on September 30, 1917, in Brooklyn, NY to parents Robert and Bess, Rich quickly jumped into the world of show business at the early age of 18-months. He made his first appearance as a vaudeville act called "Traps, The Drum Wonder"(Torme 45).
It wasn't always just his act though. Touring the country at an early age with his parents, they had little time to attend to their son during their rehearsing and performing. During one such rehearsal as ‘Pal' (as Rich was often called during his younger years) was sitting on......

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