Gene Krupa Net Worth

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Gene Krupa was a renowned jazz drummer born in Chicago, IL on January 15, 1909. He was known for his work with many seminal artists, such as Tommy Dorsey, and he began recording in the late 1920s with Red McKenzie and others. His work has been highly influential in the jazz world and he is remembered as one of the greats.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day	January 15, 1909
Birth Place	Chicago, IL
Age	111 YEARS OLD
Died On	Oct 16, 1973 (age 64)
Birth Sign	Capricorn

💰 Net worth: $5 million (2024)

About

Jazz Drummer who worked with many seminal artists, including Tommy Dorsey. He started recording in the late 1920s with Red McKenzie, among others.

Before Fame

He went against his parents' wishes for him to become a priest; he pursued a musical career instead.

Trivia

His playing has influenced many artists, including John Bonham and Keith Moon.

Family Life

He married Ethel McGuire in 1934 and, after their divorce in 1942, he remarried in 1946, and then married Patty Bowler in 1959.

Associated With

In the 1930s, he was featured among other artists, including Benny Goodman, in a series of jazz sides recorded for and issued on Columbia Records.

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