Buddy Rich Interview 7-12-85
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Buddy Rich interviewed on Chicago TV by Irv Kupcinet in July of 1985. Note fellow panel guest O.J. Simpson in happier times("Give our best to Nicole...")
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@ryantksdrums 14 years ago
He wasn't saying rock isn't music, he said that the music was secondary, and how the mainstream was focusing on the clothes, the theatrics of rock music, rather than the actual music.
@lazur1 14 years ago
Buddy was dead less than 2yrs later. Seemed to young to die, but then again this guy lived life to its fullest right up to the end: Still the greatest drummer ever in when his late 60s, playing the best gigs, forceful, well-spoken, clever. One of a kind.
@herefordmsv 13 years ago
Buddy had a massive talent and as a drummer myself I have massive respect for him
@JoeNocella 15 years ago
You're right Buddy, Jazz will never leave us - especailly now with youtube. It's great to be able to watch so many of your great performances.
@RafikMankariosDrumStudio 10 years ago
Buddy Rich being TOTALLY genuine and honest about jazz and about the music business!! I might understand how some people perceive him as being a snob or self-centered, but he's calling things by their name. He isn't being "politically correct", he's being VERY honest. No bull, no nonsense! Honest & real! Bravo to you Buddy Rich!
@InnerBeatDrumSchool 17 years ago
Buddy was legendary as a drummer...but I also really love his interviews!
@HankFinkle11 12 years ago
When you're the best, you can be a little arrogant. Personally, I don't look at Rich as "arrogant" as much as supremely confident of his abilities. From what I have read, he simply demanded the best out of himself and anyone lucky enough to be on his bandstand every night.
@Lightner445555555555 13 years ago
Buddy's comments on music are more relevant today than they were back then.
@SXI96 10 years ago
I respect Buddy a lot, but I couldn't imagine the 80's without some of the great music that came out during that decade, long live 80's music as well as jazz music, it's great we can find it all on youtube
@Lewy3958 12 years ago
Mark i did know him -and how very privelidged i was . I seen him over 150 times live and had great times with him , coffees , lunches and pure magical times .
Take no notice of people who say this and that , i bet they wouldnt have said any of their comments to Buddys face ....period .
Take no notice of people who say this and that , i bet they wouldnt have said any of their comments to Buddys face ....period .
@MarkR1957 13 years ago
I find some of the comments here quite strange.
People who NEVER MET Buddy, never knew him personally, saying things like "Buddy was this or that, Buddy wasn't this or that, Buddy said this, Buddy did that".
WHAT? How can you have such an opinion about someone you did not personally know?
Watching a few videos on TouTube makes you an expert on someone?
You make assumptions about someone who lived to age 69. You watch a few videos and you know about 69 years of a person's life?
Such children.
People who NEVER MET Buddy, never knew him personally, saying things like "Buddy was this or that, Buddy wasn't this or that, Buddy said this, Buddy did that".
WHAT? How can you have such an opinion about someone you did not personally know?
Watching a few videos on TouTube makes you an expert on someone?
You make assumptions about someone who lived to age 69. You watch a few videos and you know about 69 years of a person's life?
Such children.
@drumdiscussion7776 2 years ago
Well said conversation from a true musician. A well-respected virtuoso talent.
@JamieSmith-fz2mz 7 years ago
Kids in Chicago should be required to watch Kup just to re-learn the Chicago accent.
@RichardHell1959 14 years ago
i thought OJ was walking right at the start until I realised this was edited down .... wonder where he was going ?
Buddy Rich Interview 7-12-85
KRO222
58,180 views
Buddy Rich interviewed on Chicago TV by Irv Kupcinet in July of 1985. Note fellow panel guest O.J. Simpson in happier times("Give our best to Nicole...")