ASTONISHING TALENT! GREAT MUSIC!

The main reason I watched it every night was to see Buddy Rich, who was a regular guest. This was by far, the best drumming night on the show.

They weren't....for the most part they were trying to out do each other,....playing the same stuff as they usually do....just with more intensity.....give me Krupa any day over these two noise makers !!!

@@domenicv7962 They were playing off of each other and building on it, while staying in context with the rhythm of the tune. Professionals don't have to compete with each other. And afterwards, each did pay the other a compliment. These two, Krupa, and several other pros were equally as great, all in different ways.

@@domenicv7962 That guy didn't even compare to Buddy and Louie.Get that straight creep.

Hands down

slingerland snare hoop turned inward made for real pop rim shots

Slingerland drums were one of the best along with Rogers

@@margerykirner5604 Louie also used Gretsch and Buddy also used Ludwig. No matter what drums they played, they always sounded great. I've owned all the brands over the last 5 decades, and I've settled on Gretsch. I'm not saying they're better drums, just that they are my personal favorite (sort of like choosing chocolate over vanilla or strawberry ice cream.

BS Speed and Noise .....that's it !

@Domenic V. They were just riffing and jamming, not playing a specific piece of music. Loosen up, Rich and Bellson were two of the finest drummers on the planet.

@@veecee3669 you loosen up....I'm entitled to my opinion....drumming since 1959

@@veecee3669 you loosen up....I'm entitled to my opinion....drumming since 1959

​​​@@domenicv7962Both got impressive speed, and they did bring a lot of noise. Overall they got impressive skills. This is the first time I even heard Louis Bellson and Buddy Rich takes the stage. And you been drumming since 1959. You a legend. Got to respect the OG😊

Yes, probably was THAT but personally, many people who've had quasi-intimate or even just passing contact with the man thought he was a "prique!"

Mine too and a super nice guy.

He takes a back seat to no one, one of the true greats.

And he played my favorite kit...Rogers! Still have the receipt for the kit I bought in '67. Remember sitting, spell bound, watching them on this night. Traditional grip, in suit, tie, impressive.

@@petegregory517 ​Louie was one Of the greatest for sure. Rogers are my favorite drums too. You’re blessed to have bought yours new in 1967 (my birth year). I have an early 70’s Rogers and it’s the finest kit I’ve ever owned. I’m so happy to see the return of the brand. Enjoy your kit!

@@jons3808 Buddy man since ???…late 50’s?-because my real initials are “BR”. Not the only reason, of course, his left hand just mesmerized me, I always used traditional grip. I copied his logo to my drum head with a magic marker. It was not the scribbling of a 15 yr old, I gotta admit, it was a good job because in those days I was a perfectionist, took me years to get past it. Drove my mom crazy.

Agree. Saw Buddy live back in the early 70's. My mom and dad took me and my brother. Blown away.

watch Speedy Jones playing Whirlybird.....kicked Bud's ass ..

Huub Janssen (Europe's Buddy Rich) would have given both a run for their money kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qKl6dsyqmLzQZo0.html

Buddy was in his own tier. Louie was great, Buddy was SUPERNATURAL!

I think Buddy got the title as top dog simply because he had the balls to literally proclaim himself as the best then pull off insane performances as backup for that claim.

It was the Slingerland Buddy Rich 14x4 signature model

That's how I like it.

It was not a Slingerland. It was a Fibes. His White Marine Pearl Fibes drums was his favorite snare he ever had. He played on it even through many endorsment changes. The owner of Slingerland even ask him one time to play a Slingerland snare, Buddy replied "I will when you make a drum as good as this one." Slingerland even put a slungerland badge on his fibes drum at one point so ppl would think he is playing all Slingerland.

@@brent3760do you know what size?

@@chrispywilliams1992 4 x 14 I believe

Right! I can barely play in shorts and a t shirt, I couldn't imagine in a full suit.

I was gonna say not only were they great but they looked great doing it. Cuff links and all!

There is a clip of Buddy vs Animal on the Muppets that was just as epic. You should watch it

The suits were the working clothes of the day. They had class back then. Today, every day is Casual Friday.

@@yeltsin6817 I've seen it and I've always who Animal's human was.

Look on google maps :)

Ed shaughnessy was a pretty good drummer as well!

@@michaelgawel5823 Most definitely. That show had it's share of good drummers, including Marvin "Smitty" Smith when Kevin Eubanks was Jay Leno's band leader.

I love my Slingerlands, but man Rogers weren’t too bad either

​@@louismastrangelo3781 Louie played Slingerland as well 😅❤

Seriously? Obviously, you haven't watched enough videos of them using matched grip. There was nothing they couldn't do. Watch Joe Morello using both grips, plus hands and fingers on "Take Five".

@@boomerguy9935 I went to Berklee College of music in Boston we met Joe Morello & Buddy Rich. He said that over 99% of the time he always use traditional grip and recommended it. As did Buddy Rich, Louis Bellson, Philly Joe Jones, Elvin Jones and all the best drummers in the game.. P.S. The original recording of Take Five was recorded in the studio using traditional grip--- no fingers

@@garrison7888 You misunderstand me. I I'm not saying that match grip is better than cross grip/traditional grip (I use it 95% of the time). I'm simply saying that these guys and many other top drummers are capable of using match grip and do it equally as well as they do the cross grip. Like you, I prefer cross grip, but it's nice to be flexible. I can't imagine doing a rumba without including the cross grip on the tom. I'm aware of the studio recording of "Take Five" and that he also did not use a crash cymbal on it (See the Memphis Drum video with the original "Take Five Cymbal"). But in some of his other live videos, he does an amazing job of using sticks with both grips, both sides of his hands and his fingers, and even has to pull his bass drum back from creeping away during his solo without literally, "missing a beat". We are on the same page. I just thought that you were saying the match grip should never be used. I feel that a good drummer can use all grips when necessary. Buddy, Gene and Joe all did an amazing job with the match grip. I would love to have the skill of Joe's left hand, but I will never be that good.

@@boomerguy9935 RLRR-LRLL

Slow it down. Well, it's still a blur. Nevermind. LOL

Yes! Those two were the best I’ve ever heard!

I like Buddy Rich. I’m sure I’ll probably catch hell for this, but I’ve always seen him as more of a snare drum/floor tom player, whereas most really talented drummers like him use the entire kit.

Exactly!

Krupa started this kind of explosive drumming. Bellson and Rich made it flashier.

Melodic yes, but rhythmic especially! It's what set him somewhat apart from others. Let's not forget Joe Morello! Also, in his own class!

NOT REALLY!

Simple - they were hitting all of them. :)

Approximately 300bpm

I don’t get your point. Of course they could have! Rock n Roll is a down grade….a much simpler genre of music compared to what these guys played.

Always remember that the kits these guys played including cymbals were custom made for them! Although they could make anything sound great!

Buddy was sweating his ass off! The left hand is the secret weapon.

Yeah I remember that one. My father had the 33 Lp of that one.

Saw this when I was a boy and took up drums. Later the harmonica and I sing. These guys were out of this world. Corky Lang of Mountain had that athletic ability. Go Steelers!

Seriously could you imagine all three of them that would’ve been just over the top I totally agree with you 1:47

Ed was definitely up to the task

Ed shaughnessy let the band be in the forefront - a musician's musician drummer!

Didn't even notice it was so fast and clean

Those were better times back then. People respected each other.

Diane Winters - What was his name?

@@deaterk it was Buddy Christian

Actually way before then