“But primarily, the drummer's supposed to sit back there and swing the band.” BandSwingsDrummer Author:Buddy Rich
“And, well of course, Count Basie, and I think all of the black bands of the late thirties and early forties, bands with real players. They had an influence on everybody, not just drummers.” ThinkingWellsRealCoursesBlackPlayerInfluenceBandLateFortyDrummer Author:Buddy Rich
“You either swing a band or don't swing a band and that's what's lacking today.. There aren't any guys who get back there and play with any kind of guts.” KindPlayTodayGuyBandGutsGet BackSwingsLacking Author:Buddy Rich
“I mean, I think I liked every band I ever played in because each band was different, each band had a different concept, and each band leader was different... different personalities and musical tastes.” ThinkingMeanDifferentLeaderPersonalityTasteBandConceptsMusicalMusical Taste Author:Buddy Rich
“Average band with a great drummer sounds great, great band with an average drummer sounds average.” SoundBandAverageDrummer Author:Buddy Rich
“So, practice, particularly after you've attained a job, any kind of job, like playing with a four piece band, that's... an opportunity to develop.” KindJobsOpportunityPracticePiecesFourBand Author:Buddy Rich
