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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. SozLikeAudio. 833 subscribers. Subscribed. 5K. 613K views 14 years ago. Some fine drumming and miming from a true original. Surely an inspiration to both Keith Moon and...
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.
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.
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 "stole Benny [Goodman]'s...
Feb 28, 2019 · We’ll leave Gene Krupa at the end of the decade – just twenty-one years old and already fast becoming known as one of America’s most exciting young drummers – about to embark upon a career that at its peak would see him an international celebrity and one of the most garlanded musicians in the history of jazz up that point.
Jan 15, 2024 · Gene Krupa’s life was a drumbeat that resonated through the chapters of jazz history. His pioneering spirit, innovative approach to percussion, and commitment to breaking boundaries left an indelible mark on the genre.
