An Exclusive Interview With The Dynamic Buddy Rich The club was filled; filled with people of all ages, and lots of young wide-eyed drummers, there for a glimpse of the living legend called Buddy Rich. MD met up with Buddy and his youthful band at a club in St. Louis. Entering informally through the front door, he watched as the road crew set up; he signed some autographs and shook some hands. His performance, as usual was flawless. Colossal technique combined with total control and dynamic propelling drive. His playing, always alive with imagination and humor, was colored with fiery fills and subtle nuances, never losing his instinctive sensitivity, good taste, and total musicality. The left hand, always active, interacting with astonishing bass drum work, always in motion, swinging and exciting, executing rhythmic figures that leave the listener wondering if his ears and eyes might be playing tricks on him. […]