What is Buddy Rich's full name?
Bernard Rich
Buddy Rich nickname(s):
The world's greatest drummer, Traps, Traps the Drum Wonder (as a boy), "B" (as an adult)
Buddy Rich date of birth:
September 30, 1917
How old was Buddy Rich when died?
69
Where was Buddy Rich born?
Brooklyn, New York
When did Buddy Rich die?
April 2, 1987
Where did Buddy Rich die?
Santa Monica, California, USA
Why did Buddy Rich die?
Heart failure following surgery for a malignant brain tumor.
Buddy Rich body shape:
Slim
What color are Buddy Rich's eyes?
Brown - Dark
What color is Buddy Rich's hair?
Black
Is Buddy Rich gay or straight?
Straight
What religion is Buddy Rich?
Jewish
What is Buddy Rich's ethnicity?
White
What is Buddy Rich nationality?
American
What is Buddy Rich's occupation?
Jazz drummer and bandleader
Buddy Rich claim to fame:
Traps the Drum Wonder
What genre is Buddy Rich's work?
Jazz, big band, swing, bebop
What instruments does Buddy Rich play?
Drums, percussion, vocals
Buddy Rich friends:
Tommy Dorsey, Jimmy Dorsey, Benny Goodman, Artie Shaw, Mel Torme
Short Biography
Bernard "Buddy" Rich (September 30, 1917 – April 2, 1987) was an American jazz drummer and bandleader.