Fast Facts

  • Famous Tagline:“Straight Ahead!”
  • Name Change:Bernard “Buddy” Rich
  • Height: 5′ 9″
  • Weight: 160 lbs.
  • Hair Color: Brown
  • Eye Color:Hazel
  • Nickname: “Traps the Drum Wonder” (as a child); “B” (as an adult)
  • Religion: Jewish
  • Occupation:Musician, Drummer
  • Date of Birth:September 30, 1917
  • Date of Death: April 2, 1987
  • Burial Location: Westwood Memorial Park, Los Angeles

    • Favorites:

    • Actors:Sean Connery, Lawrence Olivier, Burt Lancaster, Clark Gable, Bruce Lee
    • Films:Films about war
    • Food:Spaghetti Bologese, Steak, New York Cheesecake, Papaya King hot dogs
    • Cars: Porsche, Ferrari, Mercedes
    • Drinks: Fox’s U Bet in cold milk
    • Hobbies: Buddy was a black belt in karate and a huge fan of the New York Yankees and Mets