DRUM BATTLE: Buddy Rich versus Animal. Animal's parts were played by Ronnie Verrell who was a sideman for Tom Jones and Tony Bennett | That's My Gig

DRUM BATTLE OF THE CENTURY: Buddy Rich vs Animal (Ronnie Verrell) Buddy later said, "That one week will go down as one of the most positive weeks in my career." #TBT | Drum Guru

If you saw Buddy Rich, tell us what year! Here's a solo by Buddy from August 1955 as part of "Melodies by Martin," Freddy Martin and his orchestra with Buddy Rich.The classic one up, two down set up would transfer to be one of the most iconic rock standard set-ups as well. Dude is rocking it! See more fun, inspiring interviews and drumming/percussion videos of many genres from over 130 countries around the world, as well as all our event coverage, interviews and documentaries in our videos album