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 learn how to play drums. I wish I could say that for about ten thousand other drummers. — 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 and wail behind whoever is sitting up there playing the solo. And this is what is lacking, definitely… — 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
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 learn how… — Buddy Rich Copy Share Image
