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Gene Krupa

Born:
January 15, 1909 in Chicago, IL
Occupation:
Actor
Biography:
Drummer Gene Krupa was 24 when he joined Benny Goodman's orchestra in 1933. While with Goodman, he made his first film appearance in Hollywood Hotel (1937), the highlight of which was a jam session featuring Krupa, Lionel Hampton and Teddy Wilson. Krupa formed his own band in 1938, alternating...Read More

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