Video: Dave Weckl tells Rhythm how much Buddy Rich means to him
More backstage coverage from the Buddy Rich Memorial Show
Dave Weckl's jaw-dropping performance rounded-off the Buddy Rich Show at the London Palladium earlier this week. A few hours before he took to the stage we sat down with Weckl and talked Buddy.
In the latest issue of Rhythm, on sale now, we celebrate the drumming genius of Buddy Rich with contributions from Dave Weckl, Gavin Harrison, Ian Paice, Cathy Rich, John Blackwell and many more. For full details on the issue head here.
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Rich is a teacher, one time Rhythm staff writer and experienced freelance journalist who has interviewed countless revered musicians, engineers, producers and stars for the our world-leading music making portfolio, including such titles as Rhythm, Total Guitar, Guitarist, Guitar World, and MusicRadar. His victims include such luminaries as Ice T, Mark Guilani and Jamie Oliver (the drumming one).
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