“I consider every drummer that ever played before me an influence, in every way.” WayInfluenceDrummerPlaying Drums Author:Buddy Rich
“I play a percussion instrument, not a musical saw; it needs no amplification. Where it's needed, they put a microphone in front of the bass drum. But, I don't think it's necessary to play that way every night.” ThinkingWayNeedsPlayNightSawsFrontsNeededInstrumentsMusicalEvery NightBassMicrophonesPercussionAmplification Author:Buddy Rich
“I think at one time every drummer wanted to play like Krupa or wanted to win a Gene Krupa drum contest. This is the big inspiration for drummers and naturally it has to be the same way for me.” ThinkingWayPlayBigsInspirationWantedWinningOne TimeGenesContestsDrummer Author:Buddy Rich
