One of the vintage kits at Northup Drums in Oneonta, NY, is the classic #buddyrich Slingerland setup with Zildjian Company cymbals, surrounded by Buddy memorabilia and painted bass drum heads. Sitting behind this kit brings out the Buddy in anyone! | Steve Smith

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