I recently watched Sal Mineo star in “The Gene Krupa Story.”
Fairly run of the mill Hollywood bio pic, but Mineo turned in a fine performance.
Sal was especially convincing in mimicking Kroop’s drumming techniques.
The video above provides evidence of Gene’s power and charisma.
Krupa was Keith Moon before there was a Keith Moon.
Note: That’s Benny Goodman on clarinet & Harry James on trumpet.
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