Well, I never really practiced because I never had the opportunity to practice.
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I can think of a lot better things to do with my hands than to cut them up on the rim of a drum.Buddy Rich
They're simply following what was laid down in front and they play the same thing. So, there's no great challenge In being a classical drummer.
Buddy Rich
So, practice, particularly after you've attained a job, any kind of job, like playing with a four piece band, that's... an opportunity to develop.
Buddy Rich
There were so many individual styles thirty or forty years ago.
Buddy Rich
I have other things that I have to do - practice my martial arts, take care of my cars. I don't put too much emphasis on practice anyhow.
Buddy Rich
I think at one time every drummer wanted to play like Krupa or wanted to win a Gene Krupa drum contest. This is the big inspiration for drummers and naturally it has to be the same way for me.
Buddy Rich
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