Featuring: Buddy Rich

Drum Battle vs Jerry Lewis (1965)
This is more of a comedy routine then a drum battle, but worth watching.



Drum Battle vs Animal
This is one of my favorite clips from the Muppet Show.



Tribute To Ella Fitzgerald With Mel Torme
This shows Buddy playing under some difficult circumstances, and Mel really showing off his scat skills.



Last U.S. Taped Show (Part 1 of 2)
This performance was for a PBS station fundraiser. It was taped in Jan of 87, and Buddy & Mel actually switch roles at one point. Part 2 will be in the Best Of The Rest below.



Best Of The Rest:

1. Buddy Rich could drum in just about any situation, as he proves in this clip. CLICK HERE FOR Rotating Drums

2. Just freaking amazing. CLICK HERE FOR Solo 1

3. Here's the rest of his last U.S. taped show. CLICK HERE FOR Part 2

4. Even more amazing. CLICK HERE FOR Solo 2

5. Here's a real drum battle featuring Buddy Rich on Johnny Carson. CLICK HERE FOR Ed Shaughnessy

6. Here's another battle, this time on the Sammy Davis Jr. Show. CLICK HERE FOR Gene Krupa

7. Buddy was a great drummer, but like many musicians he had a temper. CLICK HERE FOR Outburst