Gene Krupa
Type: Person
As of November 2026, Gene Krupa has been mentioned in one podcast episode on The Rest Is History (Dec 2025).
Eugene Bertram Krupa was an American jazz drummer, bandleader, and composer. Krupa is widely regarded as one of the most influential drummers in the history of popular music. His drum solo on Benny Goodman's 1937 recording of "Sing, Sing, Sing" elevated the role of the drummer from that of an accompanist to that of an important solo voice in the band.
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Dec 2025 on The Rest Is History |
Who talks about Gene Krupa on podcasts?
Tom Holland brought up Gene Krupa; the most recent mention was Dec 2025 on The Rest Is History.
- The Complete History of The Beatles with Conan O'Brien on The Rest Is History (Dec 2025) — Tom Holland
What is Gene Krupa mentioned alongside?
Gene Krupa is most often mentioned alongside Linda McCartney's father, Marxism and Brian Epstein.
Mentioned together: Linda McCartney's father, Marxism, Brian Epstein, Paul McCartney, Elvis Presley, Alli Sadi, Rolling Stone, Charlamagne Tha God, Conan O'Brien, Matthew Dominic