Background
Krupa, Gene was born on January 15, 1909 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Bartley and Ann (Oslowska) Krupa.
Krupa, Gene was born on January 15, 1909 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Bartley and Ann (Oslowska) Krupa.
Student Saint Joseph’s College (Indiana), 1926-1927.
. Professional drummer, 1927. Drummer Chicago night clubs, later with Joe Kayser’s band, dance orchestras of Red Nichols, Russian Columbo, Mal Hallett, Benny Goodman. Formed dance orchestra, Gene Krupa and his orchestra, 1938-1951.
Jazz player Philharmonic concert tours, recordings, television
Club appearances jazz trio and quartet, 1952-1973.
Member American Federation Musicians.
Married Ethel Fawcett (deceased). Married second, Patricia Bowler, April.