Comments on: Gene Krupa: Remembering 100 Years

By: Barbara Ireland

Barbara Ireland — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 04:41:37 +0000

Thank you so much Blues Blogger for yet another inspiring, well-researched, fantastic blog! How fascinating that Gene Krupa was the first to record w/ a bass drum and to introduce drum solos - two of my favorite things! I grew up with a drummer for a brother, who practiced six hours a day, and we listened to recordings of all the great drummers as part of our normal family existence. As a result, rhythms are always moving in my body, and I have a special fondness for the drums as an instrument. Thanks so much for honoring such a gifted musician with your article.

By: Roy Anderson

Roy Anderson — Sat, 18 Sep 2010 14:36:36 +0000

Thank you for your great website: I am happy I knew Krupa the last 18 years of his life. Gene was such a warm wonderful human being, and great performer. Chills would run threw me every time I would see him perform live. It's sad he is no longer with us, but his memory is, thanks to guys like you. Cordially: Roy Anderson

By: Susan

Susan — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 16:57:19 +0000

Amazing artist. I wonder, do we have anyone comparable today? the level of musicianship and endurance seem to be beyond today's musicians. Is it a lost art, or are our physical bodies no longer capable of such expertise? Had no idea that he developed our current standard for drum sets. Probably responsible for much more, since recording standards would have had to be changed to accommodate him. Thanks for posting and for giving more insight, through reflections into your life, into the effect music plays on all of us.

By: Taisuke

Taisuke — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 10:41:00 +0000

Gene Krupa came in Japan in 1952. He did having a thing recorded in Japanese Victor. Drum Boogie My Blue Heaven Stompin' On The Ginza Tokyo Express The Moon Over The Ruined Castle How High The Moon Badgers Party "The Moon Over The Ruined Castle" and "Badgers Party" are Japanese old songs. He asked a supervisor before taping "Badgers Party". "May I say "one, two" before playing music?" The supervisor answered. "Of course" However, he said with "iti, nii "in Japanese not English when recording started. He had learned those Japanese by a Japanese drummer beforehand. The Japanese drummer respected him very much. During his stay, the Japanese drummer served him as a band man. When he left Japan, he presented his drums to the Japanese drummer.

By: Hermitbiker

Hermitbiker — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 06:26:33 +0000

.... thanks for re-sharing this post from last year.... it's as great as any of your reflections/memories you have come to share with all of us here !! Thanks for being here with your "Reflective Jazz & Blues Blog Reviews".... a one man show as you put it.... I saw the poll about guest reviewers.... I stand in the "Uncertain" line !! You as a "solo act" make "magic happen" each week.... with your own special touch and reflections.... I wouldn't want to see that magic minimalized by someone else coming into your space.... but I am sure you would be very careful about any "guest post" here in your own domain !! :) Thank you Blues Blogger for everything you do here !!