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The Gene Krupa Story (also known as Drum Crazy) is a 1959 biopic of American drummer and bandleader Gene Krupa. [1] The conflict in the film centers on Krupa's rise to success and his corresponding use of marijuana.
The Gene Krupa Story: Directed by Don Weis. With Sal Mineo, Susan Kohner, James Darren, Susan Oliver. Biopic of famous jazz drummer, Gene Krupa, who becomes a sensation but cannot handle success and life in the fast lane and ends-up broke, struggling with drugs and alcohol.
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.
His Catholic parents want him to be a priest, but Krupa rebels and moves away to make it as a musician in New York City, along with his friend Eddie (James Darren).
Oct 11, 2022 · Watch the biographical drama of the legendary jazz drummer Gene Krupa, starring Sal Mineo and featuring Krupa's own drumming.
Nov 16, 2021 · THE GENE KRUPA STORY (1959) Directed by Don Weis biopic w/ Sal Mineo & John Bleifer “There’s music in drums, Papa, I know there is!” #SalMineo #GeneKrupa.
THE GENE KRUPA STORY. Drama. Sal Mineo (Rebel Without a Cause) steals the screen with his acclaimed portrayal of one of the greatest jazz drummers of all time in this realistic bio-pic.
(Personnel On Camera). Gene Krupa soundtracked drums for actor Sal Mineo, Tommy Pederson ghosted trombone for actor Bobby Troup.
The story of legendary jazz drummer, Gene Krupa. Since his youth, all Gene ever wanted to do is play the drums and make music. This is something his parents would not approve of- they want him to be a priest. When Gene's father dies he promises to enter the priesthood.
The tale of legendary Gene Krupa, an idealistic youngster who eschewed the conventional life (in his case, the priesthood) for a crack at the big time. And big time he made, to this day inspiring some of the best drummers in the business. Sal Mineo shines as the triumphant and tragic Krupa.
