Zildjian Cymbal, used by Buddy Rich

Description:

This cymbal was made by Avedis Zildjian Company in Norwell, Massachusetts, early 1980s. It is a cymbal, 20” Ping Ride model, made of a bronze alloy.

This cymbal is from a drumset used by Buddy Rich in 1983-1987.

Bernard "Buddy" Rich (1917-1987) began his professional career as a drummer, tap dancer, and singer with his parents' vaudeville act before the age of two. By the time he was six, "Traps, the Boy Wonder," had performed on Broadway and toured the United States and Australia.

With the demise of the vaudeville circuit and the popularity of the swing era, Buddy became an orchestra musician. His talents as a drummer landed him a job offer with Joe Marsala's band at the Hickory House in New York City in 1937. This led to a long line of high-profile performances with Bunny Berrigan, Artie Shaw, Tommy Dorsey, and Benny Carter. Buddy's playing style was characterized by phenomenal speed, four-way independence, and an uncanny way of driving a big band.

Date Made: early 1980s

User: Rich, Bernard "Buddy"Maker: Avedis Zildjian Company

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: United States: Massachusetts, Norwell

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Credit Line: Gift of Cathy and Marie Rich

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: 1988.0665.14Accession Number: 1988.0665Catalog Number: 1988.0665.14

Object Name: cymbal

Physical Description: bronze alloy (overall material)Measurements: overall: 20 in; x 50.8 cmoverall: 1 7/8 in x 20 1/8 in; 4.7625 cm x 51.1175 cm

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746aa-47ee-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_607067

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