Gene Krupa

: January 10, 2024
: Drummer

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Gene Krupa Biography
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Quick Facts

Full Name	Gene Krupa
Occupation	Drummer
Date Of Birth	Jan 15, 1909(1909-01-15)
Age	115
Date Of Death	1973-10-16
Birthplace	Chicago
Country	United States
Birth City	Illinois
Horoscope	Capricorn

Gene Krupa Biography

Name	Gene Krupa
Birthday	Jan 15
Birth Year	1909
Place Of Birth	Chicago
Home Town	Illinois
Birth Country	United States
Birth Sign	Capricorn
Spouse	Patty Bowler , Ethel McGuire , Ethel McGuire

Gene Krupa is one of the most popular and richest Drummer who was born on January 15, 1909 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Jazz drummer who played with many legendary artists like Jazz drummer who worked with many seminal artists, including Tommy Dorsey. He started recording in the late 1920s with Red McKenzie, among others.. He began recording in late 1920s, along with Red McKenzie, among others.

The 1930s saw him appeared along with other artists, including In the 1930s, he was featured among other artists, including Benny Goodman, in a series of jazz sides recorded for and issued on Columbia Records., in a number of jazz tracks that were recorded and released through Columbia Records.

He got married to Ethel McGuire in 1934 and after their separation in the year 1942, he married again in 1946. He later was married to Patty Bowler in 1959.

Gene Krupa Net Worth

Net Worth	$5 Million
Source Of Income	Drummer
House	Living in own house.

Gene Krupa is one of the richest Drummer from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Gene Krupa 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He disobeyed his parents’ desire for him to be priest, and chose to pursue a career in music instead.

His music has influenced many artists, such as His playing has influenced many artists, including John Bonham and Keith Moon. and Keith Moon.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Height	5 ft 8 in

Gene Krupa height 5 ft 8 in Gene weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Gene Krupa Dating?

According to our records, Gene Krupa married to Patty Bowler , Ethel McGuire , Ethel McGuire. As of December 1, 2023, Gene Krupa’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Gene Ranked on the list of most popular Drummer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Gene Krupa celebrates birthday on January 15 of every year.

Did Gene Krupa read music?

Gene moved to New York in 1929 and was recruited by Red Nichols. He, along with Benny Goodman and Glenn Miller, performed in the pit band of the new George Gershwin play “Strike Up the Band.” Gene had never learned to read music and “faked” his parts during rehearsals.

Why did Gene Krupa leave the Benny Goodman band?

That said, Gene Krupa did leave the Goodman Orchestra in 1938 reportedly because Benny Goodman didn’t his drummer’s tendency to hog the limelight , insisting on taking a drum solo in just about every number. They did continue to work together for many years afterwards, however, as this clip demonstrates.

What happened Gene Krupa?

In 1973, Krupa died in Yonkers at the age 64 from heart failure , though he also had leukemia and emphysema. He is buried in Holy Cross Cemetery in Calumet City, Illinois.

Who is the best drummer Buddy Rich or Gene Krupa?

Today Buddy Rich is remembered as one of history’s greatest musicians. According to another great jazz drumming legend, Gene Krupa, Rich was “the greatest drummer ever to have drawn breath.”