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• Gene Krupa was an flamboyant and influential big band and jazz drummer. He is credited with the development of the drum kit as well as being the first drummer to ever record with a bass drum pedal.Drumworld: Krupa Biography

• Fast Facts

  1. Name: Gene Krupa
  2. Born: January 15, 1909
  3. Died: October 16, 1973
  4. Genres: Jazz, Big Band
  5. Origin: Chicago, Illinois
  6. Active: 1927-1967
  7. 1934: Arrested on a bogus drugs charge
  8. 1978: First drummer inducted into the Modern Drummer Hall of Fame
  9. Credited with inventing the rim shot

• Career

  In 1934, Krupa joined Benny Goodman's big band orchestra. After a falling out with Goodman, Krupa formed his own band in 1938. The band experienced major success between 1941 and 1942 with hits like "Let Me Off Uptown," "After You've Gone," "Rockin' Chair" and "Thanks for the Boogie Ride." The band eventually broke up in 1951 due to Krupa's failing health.

  Krupa also made several film appearances including Ball of Fire and Syncopation.

• Associated acts

  Eddie Condon, Benny Goodman, Tommy Dorsey , Louie Bellson

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