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Buddy was very dynamic as a person. He was on Johnny Carson regularly, no one will be another Buddy.
That being said, last night I listened to Billy Cobham's first solo album, Spectrum. Anyone who listens to this album has to admit the degree to which Billy displays an amazing mastery. Different style, though. That's because the Swing era is out of the past. Music is evolving. I dig tons of really new stuff. The mention of Ronald Bruner Jr. speaks to this. He's an amazing player. That being said, he's not Buddy Rich. And, in my mind that's a good thing, because if he were, it would hurt the great contributions he's done for the artists he's played for.
The great thing about drums is the style is so important especially when they are in the spotlight. Lots of good players out there these days. I'm glad they do THEM.
That being said, last night I listened to Billy Cobham's first solo album, Spectrum. Anyone who listens to this album has to admit the degree to which Billy displays an amazing mastery. Different style, though. That's because the Swing era is out of the past. Music is evolving. I dig tons of really new stuff. The mention of Ronald Bruner Jr. speaks to this. He's an amazing player. That being said, he's not Buddy Rich. And, in my mind that's a good thing, because if he were, it would hurt the great contributions he's done for the artists he's played for.
The great thing about drums is the style is so important especially when they are in the spotlight. Lots of good players out there these days. I'm glad they do THEM.
