Thankyou J. Carson Estate/Cathy Rich for putting this out on Y.T. It is the finest quality! I know there would be a market for a DVD(s) of Buddy's appearances on the Tonight Show. Drummers worldwide would be forever grateful. Their friendship is fun to see again in these amazing shows.
@coldwinter5710 Of course. What is your exact argument? So I can answer clearly. Tooti died recently. One of the best blues drummers of all time. Buddy Rich one of my first to watch. As a learning percussionist. I became more than just a drummer. I won't list every type of instrument, I have played. Make your point. Just for clarification. If you wish. Your opinion seems cloudy.
@@joelhoulette3244 Joel, I watch drum videos all the time. What amazes me about Buddy( besides his impeccable precision and technique) is that Many times( especially on Carson) he would display his blazing precise artistry, DRESSED IN A SUIT A TIE!!!!!!!! Not this particular video, but I have yet to see ANYONE play as blazing amazing with precise tactical skill and artistic FLAIR, confined and restricted in a SUIT AND TIE. If that exists, someone, Please direct me to it!!!! It doesn't exist, which is just another reason why Sir Buddy blows them all away!
@@sticktrik ok Mr Stick, educate me please. I openly confess I know nothing about Louie Bellson. I am curious!!! Are there any videos of I can check out. I love to learn. Serious.
I've been following Buddy since 1970 when I was 17. I don't remember ever seeing this clip. Brought tears to my eyes 😅. He was/is the biggest influence to my drumming career.
I don't think networks or producers could or would allow the level of control Johnny had over his show. Johnny was definitely the conductor of the orchestra. If he felt the show was too good and flowing well, he would bump a guest. He notably did this when Chuck Berry came on and Johnny bumped every guest after him, allowing Chuck to perform 3 songs. Johnny knew good TV and is a legend because of it.
To see this man walk up to those drums cold and play at that level is amazing.....Most of those Tonite Show videos were shot when Buddy was in his later years. Imagine him 20, or 30 years younger! He took no drum lessons,, couldnt read a note,,.by all accounts, never practiced, he said, "you get better by playing,. not practicing," had a photographic memory, a genius I Q of drumming..and an Amazing GOD GIVEN TALENT!
your right man. I played drums for Don Menza and Art Pepper both on Buddy"s Caesar's palace album, knew Freddy Gruber and guys from Buddy"s band and they all said the same thing you said. I saw Buddy at disneyland in 1969 3 nights. it was like watching God zapping Buddy with superhuman abilities. He's the GOAT these other guys are great but have to practice and dont have the natural gift and charisma. Jeff Porcaro was another one that didnt practice and had the charisma and natural talent but played a much simpler type of music but equally as entertaining. Thank God I was lucky to see all the greats.
He grew up in show business. No doubt he got things from the great drummers he saw as a boy. That background plus incredible ability and a photographic mind is how champions are born.
I had a once in a lifetime experience in 1984 when Buddy toured in Sweden and I got to see him perform and meeting him afterwards for a handshake and he kindly signed an LP I fortunately brought to the concert!
I was born about 15 years too late. In the mid 50’s. Big band and great musicians died in the 70’s. I miss these late night shows and the true talent that was in them.
I am the same age, but Buddy was my God father. I grew up with all those guys around all the time. True, their hey day6 was past, but Buddy did his best to stay up and stay hip. I know all the stories of Buddy. Ignore them. He was a warm, wonderful cat who showed me so much and laughed all the time. Watch Harry James Orchestra play "Green Onions" to see Buddy and my dad, Red Kelly on bass, play together.
Cool story " Mr. Eightbars ". I'm in my sixties so I watched Carson all the time. I began playing drums in 1973, subsequently whenEVER the worlds greatest drummer was on , I didn't miss. This guy is UNBELIEVEABLE. Would have loved to have met this musical Giant.....You're a fortunate individual...Long May You Run....!
I was born way too late, in 1969. I love big band jazz, especially from the World War 2 era, like Buddy Rich, Glenn Miller, Gene Krupa, Benny Goodman, Artie Shaw, Count Basie, etc. The music on Johnny Carson's show was one of the things that made it special.
ok, think about drumming fifty yrs ago and it's buddy. fifty years before that in the roaring twenties they were only just starting to use the drum kit like they do currently. wow, this is still fresh today. timeless
@johnmaid3161 Peart wouldn't say Peart was the best... LOL Only a narcissistic would say that. Buddy is fast with only a 5 piece set, Peart is amazing on a 30 piece set. Huge difference.
First of all, they didn't have 30 piece kits back then. If they did, Rich would've been even better. I saw Rush live 7 times. Peart was very talented, but wasn't in the same league as Rich.
I'm a woodwind guy and started playing big band jazz in the mid 70s in highschool. I am so lucky to have seen Buddy several times. I saw all the guys still touring, Stan Kenton, Maynard, Basie, Woody and more. We played charts from them all. I lost my entire collection of albums a few years ago in a fire, but with streaming I'm thrilled to have access to all I had and more. Thanks for posting!
@@or2ak Seriously? I'll leave this again: Billy Cobham, Dennis Chambers, Eric Moore ... ETC! Seriously, Peart--over DECADES of drumming ... PEART?! NO. no. Just, no.
Johnny was always bringing the great bringer of the talent! Buddy Rich, WOW!! Look at him attack those skins!! Go, MAN, GO!! Thanks Johnny Estate for the memories.
Dynamite! Buddy Rich was the greatest natural drummer in the history of the world. I did think around the time this aired, Buddy was under an endorsement contract with Ludwig. So, I'm not sure why the show got him Slingerland Drums to play. Maybe I'm wrong on the timing and Buddy was in between endorsements. But man those Slingerlands sound crisp as fresh lettuce! We miss you dearly Buddy & Johnny & Ed.
He really was a Phenom! Like an alien with special powers. He and Carson were really good together in banter as well. I loved the videos of him and Shaughnessy playing together. I really don't think there will ever be anyone comparable. Guys have tried, and there are some great talents out there, but with Buddy it's one in an infinite number. ♾️
It’s a weird thing… Buddy rich is a phenomenon. A guy whose life Spans the history of jazz from just after it’s beginning until the mid-1980s and who is gifted (mainly from starting in infancy) with chops no one could touch. It’s so important to get these clips out in the public domain as much as possible because buddy’s playing will speak to young drummers for generations to come. Having good clear copies of these things is very important. For the furtherance of music education. Either way, thanks again… And looking forward to the next find.
My dad used to play jazz in this era and played with a few of the greats around London. He said he couldn’t believe what he saw when he saw Buddy Rich.
He was the nicest guy. When he played at Disneyland at I think it was called Carnation Garden during the summer. Early 70s. He’d sit on his drum chair and talked to me and a friend about music. All this during breaks. Although I wasn’t a musician he still knew I loved a variety of music and loved talking to us. We were about 17 at the time. I think he just enjoyed hearing our youthful perspective on the state of music. Great old memory.
Buddy Rich was a great master and as many say a true force of nature! A fantastic virtuoso that took our breath away! Rest in peace great man! His interactions with Johnny Carson were a lesson to us all. Men of tremendous respect and great class!!
In June of 1968, as a 15 year old professional guitar player in-training, I found myself sitting backstage at Ceaser's Palace in Las Vegas, in Buddy's dressing room. He was more than friendly and courteous as I was already a fan and enthralled with his drumming. I still have the autograph from that evening framed on my wall. Buddy was THE best and THE hippest. And ALL drummers should be required to hold the left hand stick properly! I miss Buddy, Johnny and all of the founding fathers of our culture.
Buddy Rich became better as he aged. Amazing drum solo, I believe he didn't respect rock drummers but he was perceptive enough to embrace the form and keep an eye on the competition, so to speak. His hand speed and dexterity even considering today's era is amazing.
Awesome I was in jazz band in the earl 70s in high school Johnny Carson band. Buddy rich Many others Went to a jazz band competition in Burbank. Studios Omg. A wake up call on how good they were
I had the pleasure of watching Buddy perform in his home in the Lake Tahoe area. The occasion was my friends wedding reception, which, along with the small wedding, was conducted in his home. He was an amazing mechanic on the skins. The best, in my opinion.
Those who say Buddy wasn't musical need to have their ears checked. He was as musical as they come, AND blessed with prodigious technique. Killer combination.
Okay, he’s not Virgil Donati, or Thomas Lang, or a lot of other phenomenal modern drummers… and there’s STILL an argument to be made that he’s the GOAT. He was phenomenal. Some of his techniques and his speed still rival anything that any of the best modern drummers are doing.
@@pac401You need to inform yourself Everyone who knows drums knows that his ATTEMPTS to play jazz were always poor,at best, until the end of his life, he tried with great teachers but his thing was only in Rush, never groove or swing,just mechanical playing,most overrated ever 🙌
Imagine the era of musicians at that time. Buddy Rich on drums, Roy Clark on guitar (or anything with strings), Liberace on piano, Dizzy Gillespie on horns, and Jaco Pastorius on bass. What a great band that would be.
