Gene Krupa
Bandleader, Musical Artist
1909 – 1973
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Who was Gene Krupa?
Eugene Bertram "Gene" Krupa was an American jazz and big band drummer, actor and composer, known for his highly energetic and flamboyant style.
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- Born
- Jan 15, 1909
Chicago - Also known as
- Eugene Bertram Krupa
- Krupa, Gene
- Gene Krupa His Drums and His Band
- Gene Krupa and His Band
- The Gene Krupa Quartet
- The Gene Krupa Trio
- Eugene Bertram "Gene" Krupa
- Parents
- Spouses
- Ethel McGuire
(1934 - 1942) - Ethel McGuire
(1946 - 1955) - Patty Bowler
(1959 - 1968)
- Ethel McGuire
- Children
- Nationality
- United States of America
- Profession
- Died
- Oct 16, 1973
Yonkers
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on July 23, 2013
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