I play a percussion instrument, not a musical saw; it needs no amplification. Where it's needed, they put a microphone in front of the bass drum. But, I don't think it's necessary to play that way every night. — Buddy Rich Copy Share Image
They're simply following what was laid down in front and they play the same thing. So, there's no great challenge In being a classical… — Buddy Rich Copy Share Image
I mean, I think I liked every band I ever played in because each band was different, each band had a different concept, and… — Buddy Rich Copy Share Image
Every drummer that had a name, had a name because of his individual playing. He didn't sound like anybody else, So everybody that I… — Buddy Rich Copy Share Image
But I think that any young drummer starting out today should get himself a great teacher and learn all there is to know about… — Buddy Rich Copy Share Image
I think it's a fallacy that the harder you practice the better you get. — Buddy Rich Copy Share Image
I think at one time every drummer wanted to play like Krupa or wanted to win a Gene Krupa drum contest. This is the… — Buddy Rich Copy Share Image
But, when you have to resort to turntables, trick lights, flashing lights, fire and all that, you're actually saying, I need this because what… — Buddy Rich Copy Share Image
