January 15, 1909: GENE KRUPA, the most famous and visible drummer of the 20th Century was born in Chicago, IL. Through his many hit records and film appearances with both the Goodman Orchestra and with his own band, KRUPA introduced the world to the concept of the drum set as an instrument and to a drummer being a bandleader. He was also a great innovator of the drum set, asking Slingerland (the biggest drum manufacturer of the period and the company that he endorsed for al... See More
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