Elizabeth J. Rosenthal: Master of Drums Complete Interview
July 10, 2025
Part 1:
He played his drums fast and wild, helping to change the way fans and critics thought about drummers in bands. His intro to the classic “Sing, Sing, Sing” is one of the most recognized riffs of the jazz era. On this episode of Inquiry, we talk with writer, journalist, author, and historian of 20th-century popular culture ELIZABETH J. ROSENTHAL about her swinging new biography: THE MASTER OF DRUMS: GENE KRUPA AND THE MUSIC HE GAVE THE WORLD.
Part 2:
Tonight on Inquiry we welcome back ELIZABETH J. ROSENTHAL to continue our conversation about her biography: THE MASTER OF DRUMS: GENE KRUPA AND THE MUSIC HE GAVE THE WORLD. Tonight we talk about Krupa’s last years.
