Buddy Rich
It is no surprise to anyone with even a passing knowledge of music that Buddy Rich was a flamboyant, arrogant, insufferable narcissist who believed he was superior to all other human beings because of his talent on the drums. So I love this joke at Buddy’s expense that made the rounds shortly after he died:
A former Buddy Rich Band member calls up to Buddy’s house one day asking to talk to Buddy,
“I’m sorry,” said the person answering the phone. “But Buddy has died.”
“Ok.” replies the bandmember. So he hangs up.
A few days later the same bandmember calls up Buddy’s house again asking to talk to Buddy.
“I’m sorry,” said the person answering the phone. “But Buddy has died.”
“Ok. replied the bandmember and hangs up again.
A few days later he calls Buddy’s house again asking to speak to Buddy.
The person answering the phone recognizes him, “Look, I’ve told you already that Buddy has died. There is no way he can talk to you.”
” I know.” said the bandmember, “I just enjoy hearing you say he’s dead.”
Cemetery Information:
Final Resting Place:
Pierce Brothers Westwood Village Memorial Park
1218 Glendon Avenue
Los Angeles, California, 90024
USA
North America
Map:
Grave Location:
Sanctuary of TranquilityGrave Location Description
Walk along the perimeter of the cemetery until you come to the Sanctuary of Tranquility. As you enter the alcove look to the right, second tomb on the bottom row. You will usually find drumsticks in the flower vase.
Grave Location GPS
34.0587082,-118.4417191Visiting The Grave:
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Read More About Buddy Rich:
- Published Obituary
- Wikipedia Entry
- Scott Michaels FindaDeath: Buddy Rich
- Buddy Rich Slingerland drum set on display at the Musical Instrument Museum
- True Buddy Rich stories as told by his fans
- The moment Buddy Rich heavily criticised Ringo Starr's drumming
- Legendary Drummer Buddy Rich Insults Country Music
- The Legacy of Buddy Rich
- Who Was Buddy Rich? Life, Death, and Legacy