Gene Krupa
American drummer, composer, and bandleader (1909-1973) · United States · On the map · Musicians · Died at 64
Eugene Bertram Krupa was an American jazz drummer, bandleader, and composer. Krupa is widely regarded as one of the most influential drummers in the history of popular music.
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Close ties
Benny Goodman Bandmate in Benny Goodman and His Orchestra
Charlie Christian Bandmate in Benny Goodman and His Orchestra
Norman Granz Produced The Drum Battle and Drummer Man
Aaron Rosenberg Produced The Glenn Miller Story (1954)
Valentine Davies Directed The Benny Goodman Story (1957)
Samuel Goldwyn Produced Ball of Fire (1942)
Howard Hawks Directed Ball of Fire (1942)
Anthony Mann Directed The Glenn Miller Story (1954)
Creed Taylor Produced The Great New Gene Krupa Quartet Featuring Charlie Ventura (1964)
Shirley Ross Also in Some Like It Hot (1939)
George Archainbaud Directed Some Like It Hot (1939)
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About this person
His drum solo on Benny Goodman's 1937 recording of "Sing, Sing, Sing" elevated the role of the drummer from that of an accompanist to that of an important solo voice in the band.
Country
United States
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1909 to 1973 · aged 64
