LONDON PALLADIUM

One of legendary drummer Buddy Rich’s last requests of his daughter, Cathy, was to keep his band working, his music alive, and to do something for young people. No easy task, but eventually the idea of a yearly memorial concert seemed like the best way to do it.

Cathy Rich produced the first Buddy Rich Memorial Concert in 1988 at Carnegie Hall in New York and thus began the story of these incredible events. Now it’s London’s turn…

Taking place on the exact date of the 25th anniversary of Buddy’s passing – 2nd April 1987 – at the world-famous London Palladium, the show will feature members of the US-based Buddy Rich Big Band reinforced by prominent session musicians from the UK, many of whom performed with Buddy during his career.

Fronted by some of the biggest names on the international drum scene, the show will be co-hosted by Cathy Rich herself who will present Lifetime Achievement Awards to three rock legends.

Full line-up to be announced. Confirmed so far are: US – Dave Weckl, Gregg Bissonette and John Blackwell, and UK – Ian Paice, Gavin Harrison and Elliott Henshaw (subject to availability). Special guests, including singing supremo Tony Christie, will also be appearing.

Dates

Opening night: 2 April 2012
Closing night: 2 April 2012

Show times

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Matinee	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Evening	7:30	-	-	-	-	-	-