Was Gene Krupa a smoker?

Was Gene Krupa a smoker?

Although Gene was a heavy smoker and drinker, he was not known to be involved with drugs. The police were tipped off, and they searched the theater where the band was playing.

Who played Gene Krupa on film?

Sal Mineo
Movie Info This musical biopic is based on the life of Gene Krupa (Sal Mineo), the famed jazz drummer. His Catholic parents want him to be a priest, but Krupa rebels and moves away to make it as a musician in New York City, along with his friend Eddie (James Darren).

Did Sal Mineo really play the drums?

Although Sal’s drumming was done to Gene’s original scores, the drumming is 100% real. In fact, Sal’s drumming is so riveting, and mesmerizing, even people who don’t like jazz will be blown away!

Who did Gene Krupa marry?

Patty Bowlerm. 1959–1968
Ethel McGuirem. 1946–1955Ethel McGuirem. 1934–1942
Gene Krupa/Spouse

Krupa married Ethel Maguire twice: the first marriage lasted from 1934 to 1942, the second from 1946 to her death in 1955. He remarried in 1959 to Patty Bowler and they were divorced within ten years.

When was Gene Krupa born?

January 15, 1909
Gene Krupa/Date of birth

How old is Gene Krupa?

64 years (1909–1973)
Gene Krupa/Age at death
Gene Krupa, who changed the drummer in jazz bands from a timekeeper to a soloist through his flamboyant performances in Benny Goodman’s orchestra in the nineteenthirties, died yesterday at his home in Yonkers. He was 64 years old.

What nationality is Gene Krupa?

American
Gene Krupa/Nationality
Gene Krupa, in full Eugene Bertram Krupa, (born January 15, 1909, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.—died October 16, 1973, Yonkers, New York), American jazz drummer who was perhaps the most popular percussionist of the swing era.