Gene Krupa was an American jazz drummer and band leader who was known for his energetic and virtuosic performances. Born in Chicago, Illinois in 1909, Krupa began playing drums at the age of eight and went on to study with some of the top drumming instructors of the time. He joined Benny Goodman's orchestra in 1934 and quickly became one of the most popular and influential drummers of his era.
Krupa was known for his powerful and precise drumming style, which was heavily influenced by his idol, Buddy Rich. He was also a prolific recording artist, having released numerous albums throughout his career. Krupa's music often featured complex time signatures and intricate solos, showcasing his exceptional technical skills as a drummer.
In addition to his work in the jazz world, Krupa was also an early advocate for rock and roll music. He appeared in several films, including "The Gene Krupa Story" (1959) and "The Benny Goodman Story" (1956), which helped to cement his status as a rock legend. Krupa passed away in 1973 at the age of 64, but his legacy continues to inspire drummers and music lovers around the world.
Gene Krupa Gene's Band LP First Heard FH26 EX/EX 1979 Gene's Band
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Gene Krupa Triple 7" 45 rpm x3 set album US Jazz record Columbia B-753 1955
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Gene Krupa 1946-1947 LP First Time FTR1512 EX/EX 1970s US pressing, 1946-1947
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Gene Krupa Plays Gerry Mulligan Arrangements LP vinyl UK World Record Club red
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Gene Krupa 44-46 LP vinyl UK Hep sleeve has some creasing HEP16
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Gene Krupa/Drummin' Man/2000 Past Perfect Silver Line Gatefold LP/EX
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Vinyl Kings of Percussion - Gene Krupa Buddy Rich Louis Bellson
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Gene Krupa - Drummin' Man - Vinyl Record LP Album - 1983 CBS 32262
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GENE KRUPA - DRUM BEAT. 1960 RCA P/S EP. SHEIK OF ARABY, BONAPARTE'S RETREAT ++
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78 RPM – Gene Krupa & His Orchestra – Boogie Blues / Opus No. 1 (1947) Columbia
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Gene Krupa - THE ROCKING MR. KRUPA. USA 1954 VINYL E.P. CLEF RECORDS. NICE EX
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Rare 78rpm record, E-, GENE KRUPA : Coronation Hop , Columbia LB 10015
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Gene Krupa Featuring Anita O'Day & Roy Eldridge – Drum Boogie EP 7" HMV 7EG 8595
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Selections Played In The Benny Goodman Movie [Vinyl] Gene Krupa / Lionel Hampton
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Gene Krupa Big Band Drummer Man Excellent Vinyl LP Record Album
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Gene Krupa Gene's Band LP vinyl UK First Heard 1979 in numbered sleeve. Has seam
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Gene Krupa Buddy Rich - Perdido/ Night Train 7" Single Verve Record Vinyl VS 503
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Gene Krupa Plays Gerry Mulligan Arrangements LP vinyl UK World Record Club in
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Gene Krupa Meets Buddy Rich - Gene Krupa Meets Buddy Rich (LP, Mono, Club)
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Gene Krupa and His New Orchestra Challenging the Challenger LP vinyl UK First
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GENE KRUPA 78 RPM THAT DRUMMER'S BAND / LEAVE US LEAP 1947 UK COL D.B. 2290
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Signed, Autographed by Gene Krupa -The Gene Krupa Sextet–#2 LP Australian Press
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The Original Drum Battle Gene Krupa Buddy Rich Vinyl Record Verve L1 O227
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Roy Eldridge With The Gene Krupa Orchestra – Uptown- CBS 466310 1, Mono, 1990
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Gene Krupa / GK plays Gerry Mulligan Arrangements / WRC Lp U.k Mono
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Buddy Rich/Gene Krupa - Drum Battle LP Vinyl Record - 2317 116 EX/EX
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Gene Krupa Jazz At The Philharmonic LP Columbia 33CX10010 EX/VG 1950 record 2 of
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BUDDY RICH & GENE KRUPA The Original Drum Battle 1984 vinyl LP verve live NYC
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