Nichols also made a cameo appearance in the biopic the gene krupa story in 1959. The conflict in the film centers on krupas rise to success and his. Special appearances by anita oday and red nichols, and a superb soundtrack with krupa on drums, highlight this compelling story of a musical genius who transformed the sound of jazz percussion. Gene krupa, in full eugene bertram krupa, born january 15, 1909, chicago, illinois, u. Prior to krupa, drum solos were a real rarity and read full biography. Albums include krupa and rich, the drum battle at jatp, and the smithsonian collection of classic jazz.
The gene krupa story 1959 trailer sal mineo, susan kohner, james darren, susan oliver. From the film the benny goodman story 1956 lionel hampton gene krupa. With sal mineo as krupa, doing a pretty good job of miming his drum parts, the film sadly something of a turkey also goes under. Its far from perfect, but the memories of you scene. The gene krupa story plays at times more like a lenny bruce sketch so thats what reefers look like. After the untimely death of his father when krupa was young, his mother went to work. Studio recordings and airchecks with varying sound quality. Hd the benny goodman story 1956 film complet en francais. Just a teenage jive canary who loves jazz and i love gene krupa and his style of drumming so i decided to show this underrated gem to the. The youngest of nine children, eugene bertram krupa was born on january 15, 1909, in chicago, illinois. Other articles where the gene krupa story is discussed.
He was inducted into the big band and jazz hall of fame in 1983. January 15, 1909 october 16, 1973 drummer, band leader. With his good looks and colorful playing, he became a matinee idol and changed the image of drummers forever. Rejecting his fathers plan for him to join the priesthood, krupa instead embraces. Jazz time capitol, 1950 meet the five pennies capitol, 1959. Gene krupa the talented, energetic and flamboyant american jazz and big band drummer. In 1959, the movie biography the gene krupa story was released. The gene krupa story is a fourcd box set anthology containing 98 tracks with a 32 page booklet. Find highquality gene krupa stock photos and editorial news pictures from.
He played with many artists including red nichols, red mckenzie, eddie condon, bix beiderbecke, frank. The early development of jazz drummer gene krupa is chronicled in this somewhat fictionalized musical biography. The gene krupa story manufactured on demand on tcm shop. Prior to krupa, drum solos were a real rarity and the drums were thought of as a merely supportive instrument. He soon realizes that he doesnt belong there and leaves to join his friend, eddies band. Just a teenage jive canary who loves jazz and i love gene krupa and his style of drumming so i decided to show this underrated gem to the world.
With sal mineo, susan kohner, james darren, susan oliver. Gradually worsening health in the 60s resulted in him becoming semiretired but krupa remained a major name up until his death. In 1959, columbia pictures released the gene krupa story, a biographical drama based on krupas life starring sal mineo in the title role and red nichols in a supporting part. The name gene krupa is synonymous with a driving drum style and a dynamic sense of showmanshipqualities that made the chicago. In 1959 his career was honored with the biographical film the gene krupa story, starring sal mineo as the famous drummer. Gene was a loyal endorser of slingerland drums until his death. This musical biopic is based on the life of gene krupa sal mineo, the famed jazz drummer. The first drummer to be a superstar, gene krupa may not have been the most advanced drummer of the 1930s but he was in some ways the most significant. The gene krupa story 1959 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. The gene krupa story is a 1959 biopic of american drummer and bandleader gene krupa. The focus is on krupas role as a bandleader from the late 30s through the 50s of various size ensembles that included anita o day, roy eldridge, and irene daye, to name a few.
Gene krupa big noise from winnetka gene krupa at the. Sal mineo about to kiss susan kohner in publicity portrait for the film the gene krupa story, 1959. Download premium images you cant get anywhere else. Get premium, high resolution news photos at getty images. This film came out in 1959, and the then 20 year old sal mineo. Gene krupa was an american jazz and big band drummer and composer, known for his highly energetic and flamboyant style. Gene krupa biography, birth date, birth place and pictures. Sal mineo portrayed krupa, and the film included cameos by anita oday and red nichols.
Since his youth, all gene ever wanted to do is play the drums and make music. Gene plays drums on soundtrack and reportedlyhas a cameo in the parlor scene. The gene krupa story drum crazy1959 film with sal mineo as gene krupa. In 1954, krupa returned to hollywood to appear in the films the glenn miller story and the benny goodman story. Music profile for gene krupa, born 15 january 1909.
The gene krupa story pelicula completa, ver online y. Gene krupa on playboys penthouse with hugh hefner 1961 from gene krupa swing swing swing. L labor day this holiday honoring the worker is celebrated 193 krupa, gene 193. His catholic parents want him to be a priest, but krupa. This is something his parents would not approve of they want him to be a priest. After suffering a heart attack in 1960, krupa became limited to sporadic performances. The gene krupa story is a fascinating one, so much so it became a rare instance of a film getting made in hollywood centring on a drummer. Sal mineo, susan kohner, james darren, susan oliver. The 1959 film the gene krupa story starred sal mineo. The best of the bandleader biopics was the gene krupa story 1959, starring sal mineo. K 4 cd set, not to be confused with the film soundtrack, containing 99 songs from 1938 to 1947. The gene krupa story also known as drum crazy is a 1959 biopic of american drummer and bandleader gene krupa. He soon earned enough money to purchase a musical instrument and decided.
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