Buddy Rich

BUDDY RICH d1987. American jazz drummer billed as "The Worlds Greatest Drummer", known for his virtuoso technique power and speed. Although Rich was usually helpful and friendly, he was renowned for having a short temper. Whilst he threatened many times to fire members of his band, he seldom actually did so and for the most part lauded his group members during television and print interviews. He died of heart failure following an operation aged 69 in 1987