But I think that any young drummer starting out today should get himself a great teacher and learn all there is to know about the instrument that he wants to play. Buddy Rich Read Quote
And, you know, I think the original recording of Ravel’s Bolero, probably whoever played percussion on that, will never have It played better than that. Buddy Rich Read Quote
And, well of course, Count Basie, and I think all of the black bands of the late thirties and early forties, bands with real players. They had an influence on everybody, not just drummers. Buddy Rich Read Quote
Almost everything I’ve done, I’ve done through my own creativity. I don’t think I ever had to listen to anyone else to learn how to play drums. I wish I could say that for about ten thousand other drummers. Buddy Rich Read Quote
I play a percussion instrument, not a musical saw; it needs no amplification. Where it’s needed, they put a microphone in front of the bass drum. But, I don’t think it’s necessary to play that way every night. Buddy Rich Read Quote