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Eugene Bertram Krupa (January 15, 1909 – October 16, 1973) [1] 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.
May 2, 2010 · Gene Krupa Compilation. Some fine drumming and miming from a true original. Surely an inspiration to both Keith Moon and Cosmo Kramer. ...more.
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.
Oct 17, 1973 · Gene Krupa, who changed the drummer in jazz bands from a timekeeper to a soloist through his flamboyant performances in Benny Goodman's orchestra in the...
Rising to fame with the Benny Goodman band, Gene Krupa was the first superstar drummer
Mar 15, 2018 · 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. A marquee star from the 1930s on, he appeared not only onstage but also in Hollywood films.
Nov 15, 2018 · Gene Krupa was easily one of the most colorful personalities of the big band era. Despite his outrageous stage persona, Krupa was a serious and disciplined musician whose vision changed the role of drummer forever and who helped standardize the jazz drum kit.
A Comprehensive Site covering the life & career of big band/jazz drummer Gene Krupa. Features photo gallery,discography, videography and more.
Born on January 15th, 1909, to Bartolome and Anna Krupa, Gene became the youngest son following the loss of his younger brother. The tradition in many ardently Catholic families was to give over the youngest son to the “church”.
Dec 8, 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.
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