Buddy Rich, American Drummer. Appeared with parents in vaudeville act Wilson and Rich, at early age; appeared in Pinwheel on Broadway, at age 4, toured Australia at ageof six
M C. Recipient Metronome magazine award, 1948, award Down Beat magazine, 1941, 42,44, 67, 70-72, gold award Esquire magazine, 1947, critics poll award Down Beat, 1953-1954, 68; named to Down Beat Hall of Fame, 1974. Served with United States Marine Corps Reserve, 1942-1944.
Background
Rich, Buddy was born on September 30, 1917 in Brooklyn.
Achievements
Membership
Served with United States Marine Corps Reserve, 1942-1944.
Recipient Metronome magazine award, 1948, award Down Beat magazine, 1941, 42, 44, 67, 70-72, gold award Esquire magazine, 1947, critics poll award Down Beat, 1953-1954, 68. Named to Down Beat Hall of Fame, 1974.
Recipient Metronome magazine award, 1948, award Down Beat magazine, 1941, 42, 44, 67, 70-72, gold award Esquire magazine, 1947, critics poll award Down Beat, 1953-1954, 68. Named to Down Beat Hall of Fame, 1974.