- Gene Krupa was an American jazz and big band drummer, band leader, actor, and composer
| Real name: | Eugene Bertram Krupa |
Gene Krupa Height
| | How tall was Gene Krupa? | 172 cm / 5 ft 8 in | | Born: | 15 January 1909 Comment | | When did Gene Krupa die? / Died | 16 October 1973 | | How many years did Gene Krupa live? / Lived | 64 years | | Where was Gene Krupa born? | Chicago, Illinois, US | | Where did Gene Krupa die? / Deathplace | Yonkers, New York, US | | Nicknames: | Gene | | Zodiac sign: | Capricorn |
Gene Krupa Net worth 2024 (estimated)
| | How much is Gene Krupa worth? | Under review
| | Nationality: | American |
Who was Gene Krupa? / Facts
- Known for his highly energetic, flamboyant style and for his showmanship
- One of the most influential drummers in jazz history and one of the first major percussive soloists
- His drum solo on "Sing, Sing, Sing" (1937) elevated the role of the drummer from an accompanying line to an important solo voice in the band
- In collaboration with the Slingerland drum and Zildjian cymbal manufacturers, he was a major force in defining the standard band drummer's kit
- Krupa is considered "the founding father of the modern drumset" by Modern Drummer magazine
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- Jhilljr: The best. My dad bought me his albums when I played drums as a kid (February 01, 2021)
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