![]() But drumming was his purpose in life, and by 1938 he had discovered jazz and was playing with Joe Marsala's combo. Rich performed in vaudeville throughout his childhood and developed into a decent singer and a fine tap dancer. A genius, Buddy Rich started playing drums in vaudeville as "Traps, the Drum Wonder" when he was only 18 months old he was completely self-taught. ![]() When it came to technique, speed, power, and the ability to put together incredible drum solos, Buddy Rich lived up to the billing of "the world's greatest drummer." Although some other drummers were more innovative, in reality none were in his league even during the early days. It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)
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