The biography, the music and the astonishing percussion virtuosity of Buddy Rich. The video features extremely rare performance footage from 1939 to 1970 of Rich with the bands of Artie Shaw, Harry James, and Tommy Dorsey; as a leader of his own small groups and big bands; and in a unique drum duel with Gene Krupa. Part 2 covers Buddy Rich's largest and most impressive body of work, as a leader of his own big band from 1970 until his death in 1987. This video offers rare glimpses of Buddy with his own group, and in many clips from television specials, home movies and jazz festivals. Many drummers give personal tributes in this video.