Well, I never really practiced because I never had the opportunity to practice. Buddy Rich opportunitypractice Change image and share on social
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. Buddy Rich bandconceptleader share on social
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. Buddy Rich bigcontestdrum Change image and share on social
To have everything written for you... It's not really creating. That's why I think symphony drummers are so limited. They 're limited to exactly what was played a hundred years before them by a thousand other drummers. Buddy Rich createdrummerhundred share on social
But I think that any young drummer starting out today should get himself a great teacher and learn all there is to know about the instrument that he wants to play. Buddy Rich drummergreatinstrument Change image and share on social
It takes us about four or five days to get an album out. Buddy Rich albumdaytake Change image and share on social
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. Buddy Rich amplificationbasdrum share on social
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. Buddy Rich bandbasieblack Change image and share on social
I consider every drummer that ever played before me an influence, in every way. Buddy Rich drummerinfluenceplay Change image and share on social
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. Buddy Rich attainbanddevelop Change image and share on social
