It was actually Frankie Carlson, who was Woody Herman's drummer at that time. (circa 1943)
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I remember a 45 rpm recording from the mid 1950's where Gene Krupa played "Golden Wedding" as a solo drum performance. It was a wild, explosive, flamboyant recital.
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Mark Antony Krupa is 6' 1".
Benny Goodman, Tommy Dorsey, Red Nichols, Gene Krupa Orchestra
It is a family name they're both from the same region of Poland both Byzantine Orthodox black Madonna Catholics. So yes they are related but by two different branches of the group of family which goes back in Poland to the Winged Hussars. Burt convey is related to Gene Krupa also as a cousin and has a striking family resemblance actually. As well as being a musician himself talented singer and performer