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Buddy Rich

(1917-1987)
Jazz drummer and bandleader
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Bernard "Buddy" Rich (September 30, 1917 – April 2, 1987) was an American jazz drummer and bandleader. He is considered one of the most influential drummers of all time.

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Born Bernard Rich
30 September 1917
Brooklyn, New York
Died
2 April 1987 (aged 69)
Santa Monica, California, USA
Zodiac Libra
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