Video: John Blackwell Jr talks Buddy Rich
Prince drummer still wowed by big band great
John Blackwell Jr put on a sizzling display at the recent Buddy Rich Memorial Show. Before the event we sat with John to talk Buddy and got the inside word on how the Prince man had prepared to honour a legend.
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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