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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Gene_KrupaGene Krupa - Wikipedia

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   Eugene Bertram Krupa (January 15, 1909 – October 16, 1973) was an American jazz drummer, bandleader, and composer. [2] [3] Krupa is widely regarded as one of the most influential drummers in the history of popular music.

2. www.britannica.com › biography › Gene-KrupaGene Krupa | Biography, Music, & Facts | Britannica

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   Gene Krupa (born January 15, 1909, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.—died October 16, 1973, Yonkers, New York) was an American jazz drummer who was perhaps the most popular percussionist of the swing era. After the death of his father, Krupa went to work at age 11 as an errand boy for a music company.

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     Gene Krupa & His Orchestra 1947 Boiler Room Drum Solo from “Beat The Band” Red Rodney

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     Gene Krupa & Buddy Rich Famous Drum Battle

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     Gene Krupa having A good time

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4. www.udiscovermusic.com › stories › best-gene-krupa-songsBest Gene Krupa Songs: 20 Jazz Essentials | uDiscover Music

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   Jan 15, 2024 · January 15, 2024. By. Charles Waring. Gene Krupa; Photo: Bettmann / Contributor. Jazz drumming was never the same after the arrival of Gene Krupa, the hurricane-handed sticks man they...

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5. www.smithsonianmag.com › arts-culture › gene-krupa-aGene Krupa: a Drummer with Star Power | Smithsonian

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   ARTS & CULTURE. Gene Krupa: a Drummer with Star Power. Rising to fame with the Benny Goodman band, Gene Krupa was the first superstar drummer. Owen Edwards. March 2011. Gene Krupa...

6. www.wbgo.org › music › 2018/03/15Reconsidering Gene Krupa, A Great Jazz Drummer Hiding in ...

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   Mar 15, 2018 · Drummer and bandleader Gene Krupa (1909 - 1973) shows off his cymbal technique, circa 1940. Gene Krupa has to be one of the most misunderstood musicians in jazz history. In his time, he was a drummer whose energetic charisma propelled him into a rare level of celebrity.

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8. jazzdaily.blog › 2024/01/15 › the-rhythmic-maestroThe Rhythmic Maestro: Exploring the Legacy of Gene Krupa

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   Jan 15, 2024 · Gene Krupa, a luminary percussionist, occupies a distinguished place in this pantheon. This blog post delves into the life, impact, and enduring legacy of the man whose virtuosity with the drum kit revolutionized jazz and popular music. Early Beats:

9. www.moderndrummer.com › 2009 › 12Gene Krupa: The Man Who Made It All Happen

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   Dec 8, 2009 · By On 08th Dec 2009. If anyone can be considered the founding father of modern drumset playing, it’s Gene Krupa. Krupa legitimized a collection of instruments known as the “traps” at a time when both the instrument and its players were barely tolerated. He led a revolution against this prevailing attitude that put the drumset on the musical map.