Average band with a great drummer sounds great, great band with an average drummer sounds average.
Buddy RichRead
I consider every drummer that ever played before me an influence, in every way.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Influences shape an artist's style and creativity.
In this quote, Buddy Rich emphasizes the importance of acknowledging the impact that past drummers and musicians have had on his own artistic development. It reflects a broader truth about artistry: that every creator is influenced by those who came before them, and this lineage of inspiration is crucial in shaping one's unique voice and style.
Themes
InfluenceMusicDrummingArtistryCreativity
In practice
Example use cases
Use this quote at a music workshop to inspire aspiring musicians about the importance of learning from past greats.
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But, I don't think any arranger should ever write a drum part for a drummer because if a drummer can't create his own Interpretation of the chart and he plays everything that's written, he becomes mechanical; he has no freedom.
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