The rock artists tend to think they invented the concept of rebellion. Who came before sex, while was goody-two-shoes and Miss Manners. What they forget is that the music industry has always been a place of innovation a source of social scandal. Even waltz in the first place, it was considered an outrage at first because of the proximity of couples had to go dance with her! Yes, rock and roll artists are only following in the grand tradition of scandal in the industry, a tradition that has never been greater than in the era of swing jazz, swing or music. In celebration of swing music was the ultimate revolution, a violent rupture of Charleston the previous decade. Swing is characterized by a strong and rhythmic, and reading tapes that were anchored in the rhythm section strength equal. These sections tend to be led by drummers whose personalities were as great as their music, and a number of swing jazz drummers still today legends.
Sonny Greer (1895-1982) is best known for his work with the legendary Duke Ellington. Born in New Jersey who became the first Duke Ellington's drummer in 1919 at the age of 24 years. Greer was not only a drummer, who also designed the instruments with the Company Leedy Drum. This work enabled him to assemble a drum kit worth over $ 3,000, the equivalent of nearly $ 36,000 today. This man has made his hand to match the image of jazz as a kind of debauchery. It was a heavy drinker and a pool-hall hustler and, unfortunately, these qualities have led Standing in a disagreement between him and Ellington. He continued to work as independent mixer and briefly led his own group, but the association Greer with Ellington scored the height of their success.
Gene Krupa (1909-1973) was known for his energetic style and extravagant drum. He was a member of several bands, but the biggest name ever played with Benny Goodman was no doubt. Krupa on drums as the ship swing music logo Goodman "Sing, Sing, Sing." His association with this song made him a national celebrity immediately. Although he, like Greer, in conflict with the leader of the band left the group and, consequently, his career did not hesitate. Despite the sometimes time in prison for possession of marijuana, Krupa has continued to act in the 1970s.
William Henry Webb, also known as Chick Webb (c.1905-1939) was a precocious child who saved Route enough money to buy a working farm, which was first played professionally at the age of 11 years. In addition to being a drummer, Webb was the leader of his own longtime group, which was the house band at the famous Savoy Ballroom. The Savoy often hosted "Battle of the Bands "contest, which was facing the Webb band against the likes of Benny Goodman and Count Basie Orchestra. The biggest name associated with Webb Ella Fitzgerald that the former is known to be a singer in 1935 when the singer was 18. After Webb's early death (due to complications from a crisis of childhood TB), Fitzgerald continued to lead his band for four years before leaving to focus on his solo career.
Bernard "Buddy Rich (1917-1987) was considered the best drummer "in the world" and was known for his power, speed, and experimental art. As Webb has been developed on drums at an early age, and when he was 18 months old, made his musical debut in vaudeville. He has never received formal education drum, and perhaps had more raw talent than any other media of his generation drummer. During his career, was associated with a number of famous names, including Tommy Dorsey, Nat King Cole, Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong.
This is the fascinating story of professional drummer, inventor, and industrialist Ulysses Leedy and his apartment-based drum company that became the world's largest manufacturer of percussion equipment...
