Remembering the incredible drumming legend Gene Krupa today who we lost on October 16, 1973. As one of the world's most famous, influential and innovative drummers he was also a band leader, actor, and composer. Gene's contributions to drumming and making the drummer such a prominent focal point of a band or group changed the world of drums and drumming forever. Join me in remembering and celebrating the great Gene Krupa today! What influence did Gene and his drumming have in your life as a drum

Sal Mineo stars in the life story of one of Jazz's most famous drummers in THE GENE KRUPA STORY ('59). #LetsMovie | Turner Classic Movies: TCM

Born in Chicago (January 15, 1909 - October 16, 1973), Gene Krupa may not have been the most advanced drummer of the 1930s - but he was in some ways the most significant. Prior to Krupa, drum solos were a real rarity and the drums were thought of as a merely supportive instrument. Gene Krupa made history with his first record. For a session in 1927 with the McKenzie-Condon Chicagoans, he became the first musician to use a full drum set on records. In December 1934 he joined Benny Goodman. Krupa,