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Physical Description:
wood (overall material)
metal (overall material)
fabric (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 26 in x 12 in; 66.04 cm x 30.48 cm
overall: 25 3/4 in x 12 1/4 in; 65.405 cm x 31.115 cm
Object Name:
throne
Place made:
United States: Illinois, Chicago
Date made:
1938-1940
Description:
<p>This stool was made by Slingerland in Chicago, Illinois, around 1938-1940. It is a Drummer’s Throne, made of wood, with a White Marine Pearl finish, metal trim, and a padded seat covered in orange fabric.</p>
<p>This drummer’s throne is from a drumset used by Buddy Rich in 1983-1987.</p>
<p>Bernard "Buddy" Rich (1917-1987) began his professional career as a drummer, tap dancer, and singer with his parents' vaudeville act before the age of two. By the time he was six, "Traps, the Boy Wonder," had performed on Broadway and toured the United States and Australia.</p>
<p>With the demise of the vaudeville circuit and the popularity of the swing era, Buddy became an orchestra musician. His talents as a drummer landed him a job offer with Joe Marsala's band at the Hickory House in New York City in 1937. This led to a long line of high-profile performances with Bunny Berrigan, Artie Shaw, Tommy Dorsey, and Benny Carter. Buddy's playing style was characterized by phenomenal speed, four-way independence, and an uncanny way of driving a big band.</p>
