Buddy was born to vaudville artist parents and was known as traps the drum wonder at around 7yrs old. He learned all his drum rudiments in the U.S. navy and never stopped playing. He drummed with many big bands and was big buddies with Sinatra until they had a mega fall out. Buddy was still touring up until his death a few years ago. I had the pleasure of seeing him many times and met him once, he was in his towel straight from the shower, I gushed and kissed him! I was 37yrs old and male! A true musician, .