Gene Krupa Musical artist

Eugene Bertram "Gene" Krupa (January 15, 1909 – October 16, 1973) was an American jazz and big band drummer, actor and composer, known for his highly energetic and flamboyant style.

Personal facts

Gene Krupa
Alias (AKA)Krupa Eugene Bertram
Birth dateJanuary 15, 1909
Birth place
Chicago
Date of deathOctober 16, 1973
Place of death
Yonkers New York

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Musical artist

Career started1920
Career ended1973
associated musical artist
Louie Bellson
Anita O'Day
Benny Goodman
Eddie Condon
BackgroundNon vocal instrumentalist
genre
Jazz
Dixieland
Big band
Swing music
instrument
Drum kit

Gene Krupa on Wikipedia

External resources

  1. http://www.drummerman.net
  2. http://www.drummerworld.com/drummers/Gene_Krupa.html
  3. http://www.gkrp.net
  4. http://www.jazzsight.com/jazzsightprofiles.html
  5. http://www.traditional-jazz.com/mainpages/krupa.htm