They're simply following what was laid down in front and they play the same thing. So, there's no great challenge In being… — 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… — 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… — Buddy Rich Copy Share Image
Almost everything I've done, I've done through my own creativity. I don't think I ever had to listen to anyone else to… — Buddy Rich Copy Share Image
I never believed in a set routine. It should depend on how you feel, because you play what you feel. — Buddy Rich Copy Share Image
You either swing a band or don't swing a band and that's what's lacking today.. There aren't any guys who get back… — Buddy Rich Copy Share Image
I think the drummer should sit back there and play some drums, and never mind about the tunes. Just get up there… — Buddy Rich Copy Share Image
I play a percussion instrument, not a musical saw; it needs no amplification. Where it's needed, they put a microphone in front… — Buddy Rich Copy Share Image
So, to come In with a set routine it's something I've never believed in. It should depend on how you feel, because… — Buddy Rich Copy Share Image
But, I don't think any arranger should ever write a drum part for a drummer because if a drummer can't create his… — Buddy Rich Copy Share Image
If you have any requests. keep them to yourselves. we don't play requests! — 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
