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New Krupa CD Release "Live From The London House"
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jerry brennan replied to Metropole's discussion 'Salaries'

Hi I thought i would send a quick reply, Gene made an appearance at the Paramount with his own band on May 15th 1940, and broke all opening records with 12,800 people attending before noon and grossed $59,000 the first week,$47,000 the second and ...

November 2

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Greetings to all, I trust this post will not be unethical. I recently had a discussion with several musicians regarding the average salaries that established bands of the 20's, 30's, 40's, 50's and 60's earned. Of course both Gene and Buddy's nam...

November 1

Metropole replied to Tony T.'s discussion 'Buddy Rich'

Tony T, I totally agree, no one comes close and probably no one ever will !. Corey Cooks comments are also right on. Buddy learned his stuff on the street and not in any classroom. He was a natural. I've been kicking my skins for over 40 years (u...

October 18

Metropole replied to Paul's discussion 'Anniversary'

Paul, I too thank you for the somber reminder of Gene's passing. I don't think a week goes by when I don't play a record or cd of his music. It's almost as if he were family as well as a hero and idol to many of us. Sometimes while asleep and awa...

October 18

Robert Robinson replied to Metropole's discussion 'New Krupa CD Release "Live From The London House"'

Hi Metropole What is the sound quality like ? It maybe a silly question to ask ,but are their any drum solos on it ? Yours Robert Robinson

September 11

Dr. Bruce H. Klauber replied to Metropole's discussion 'New Krupa CD Release "Live From The London House"'

I believe this CD has been floating around for awhile, and not to promote our own stuff, I don't think there's anything really new on it. The only non-released London House stuff I've heard in recent years comes from our very own London House rar...

September 11

Metropole replied to Metropole's discussion 'New Krupa CD Release "Live From The London House"'

Hello Rifftide, You could very well be correct about the dates. I never gave it much thought as Krupa did many gigs at the London House. We may never know for sure which transcripts are which. I'm sure there must still be some unpublished tapes o...

September 6

RIFFTIDE replied to Metropole's discussion 'New Krupa CD Release "Live From The London House"'

Hello Metro, Yes i too have the above mentioned cd and it's to know that Wayne Knight is still championing Krupa material, the items on this disc are not that rare and tho the sound is bood it's not really any better than other sources of the same...

September 6