Gene Krupa (1909-1973)
Last updated: 04.10.25
According to the Internet source given below, Eugene Bertram Krupa was an American jazz drummer, band leader, actor, and composer known for his energetic style and showmanship. His drum solo on Sing, Sing, Sing (1937) elevated the role of the drummer as a frequently used solo voice in the band. He is also known for defining the standard drum kit used today in collaboration with brands Slingerland and Zildjian. Krupa was considered "The founding father of the modern drumset" by Modern Drummer magazine.
Personal remarks:
I saw him either on film or television in the early 1960s. Having already been a side-drummer member of the HMS Collingwood Volunteer Band where everything was monstrously loud, I was always impressed how he could play his drums quietly.
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Gene Krupa | Biography by wikipedia.org. | |
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DAHR: Gene Krupa | List of 169 historic recordings from 1927 to 1962. |
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Some Like It Hot (1939) | G. Krupa | Judy Ellington | Victor: BS-035054 |
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Gene Krupa Drum Method |
Gene Krupa | 
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The World of Gene Krupa |
Bruce H. Klauber |
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This list is arranged in chronological order and contains 2 works by Gene Krupa (1909-1973).
It does not claim to be complete and represents only the number of items located.
| Title | Year | Attribution | Remarks |
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| Some Like It Hot | 1939 | Remo Biondi (co-author) Frank Loesser (words) Judy Ellington (perf.) |
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| Boogie Blues | 1946 | Ray Biondi (co-author) Chuck Miller (perf.) |
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