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Buddy Rich Trivia Quiz

How much do you know about the great jazz drummer?

A multiple-choice quiz by Noah199. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
Noah199

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
245,480

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
206

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. What was Buddy's given name? Hint

Bernard

Billy

Bart

Buddy

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Question 2 of 10

2. What kind of show business did Buddy start out with? Hint

Carnival

Vaudeville

Side show

Privately for small groups in New York

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Question 3 of 10

3. At 11 years old, Buddy was already a bandleader. He was also stuck up about practicing and instruction. Which of the following is NOT true? Hint

He never attended music school.

He never recieved formal instruction.

He believed that drum lessons would have helped further his career.

He never practiced.

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Question 4 of 10

4. What was Buddy's name in his early years of show business? Hint

Taps the Drum Donder

Buddy Boy the Drumming Sensation

Traps the Drum Wonder

Bernie Bam 'n Bang

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who did Buddy never have a drum battle with? Hint

Ringo Starr

Max Roach

Animal

Gene Krupa

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which famous jazz artist did Buddy start out with? Hint

Bunny Berigan

Joe Marsala

Tommy Dorsey

Artie Shaw

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which of these songs did Buddy never play? Hint

Caravan

Wipeout

Time Check

Hawaiian War Chant

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Question 8 of 10

8. Buddy had a drum set identical to which other famous jazz drummer? Hint

Max Roach

Gene Krupa

Louie Bellson

Chick Webb

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Question 9 of 10

9. Buddy Rich died from which ailment? Hint

It was natural causes

A brain tumor

Heart problems

A broken rib

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Question 10 of 10

10. When Buddy was wheeled into the operating room, the nurse asked him if he was allergic to anything. What did he say? Hint

Country and western music

Pediazole

Peanuts

Lactose

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What was Buddy's given name?

Answer: Bernard

He was born Bernard Rich, and later took on the nickname Buddy.

2. What kind of show business did Buddy start out with?

Answer: Vaudeville

He started playing for his parents' show in Vaudeville.

3. At 11 years old, Buddy was already a bandleader. He was also stuck up about practicing and instruction. Which of the following is NOT true?

Answer: He believed that drum lessons would have helped further his career.

Buddy never believed that lessons or practice could have helped his playing. He thought that performances were the sole practice he needed.

4. What was Buddy's name in his early years of show business?

Answer: Traps the Drum Wonder

He was known as "Traps the Drum Wonder". He was the second highest paid child star of his era.

5. Who did Buddy never have a drum battle with?

Answer: Ringo Starr

Gene Krupa and Buddy always had drum battles. Buddy played against Animal from "The Muppet Show" and battled the bebop drummer Max Roach, as well.

6. Which famous jazz artist did Buddy start out with?

Answer: Joe Marsala

In 1937, Rich entered jazz with Joe Marsala's group. He then played with Bunny Berigan in 1938; Artie Shaw in 1939, and Tommy Dorsey in 1939-1942, 1945, 1954-1955.

7. Which of these songs did Buddy never play?

Answer: Wipeout

"Wipeout" is a song played by The Sufaris. The drummer, Ron Wilson is also a very good drummer.

8. Buddy had a drum set identical to which other famous jazz drummer?

Answer: Gene Krupa

Drums: 5 by 14 snare, 9 by 13 tom, 2 16 by 16 floor toms, 14 by 24 (or 26) bass drum.
Cymbals: 14" hi-hats, 18" thin crash, 18" medium-thin crash, 8" splash, 20" medium ride.

9. Buddy Rich died from which ailment?

Answer: Heart problems

A couple weeks before his death, he underwent "successful" heart surgery.

10. When Buddy was wheeled into the operating room, the nurse asked him if he was allergic to anything. What did he say?

Answer: Country and western music

In response, he was heard to mutter: "Yes. Country and western music."

Source: Author Noah199

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