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Frank Sinatra's ego was legendary. Massive. Unshakable.

If you worked for Frank, you did what Frank said. Period.

No questions. No arguments. No exceptions.

Except Buddy Rich.

Buddy Rich's ego was bigger than Frank's.

Because Buddy Rich was the greatest drummer who ever lived. And he knew it.

1966. Frank hired Buddy. Thought: I'm getting the best drummer in the world.

What he actually got: Someone who wouldn't listen. Someone who wouldn't submit. Someone who didn't care that he was Frank Sinatra.

They lasted one rehearsal. One.

Before they almost killed each other.

This is the true story of when two musical legends—two massive egos—collided. And why some talents are too big to share a stage.

🎬 IN THIS VIDEO:
Who was Buddy Rich: The world's greatest drummer
Born 1917, started drumming at 18 months old
"Baby Traps, the Drum Wonder" - Child prodigy vaudeville act
Age 4: Second-highest-paid child performer in world
Age 11: Leading his own band
Adult Buddy: Fastest hands ever, most technical drummer
Gene Krupa: "Buddy Rich is the greatest drummer who ever lived"
Buddy's massive ego: Matched his incredible talent
"I'm the greatest. Nobody's even close." - Buddy's confidence
Frank's control system: Total control, everyone submits
99% of musicians happy: Great pay, prestige, follow Frank's orders
Frank's requirement: Check ego at door, Frank is only star
1966: Frank planning major tour, wants the best drummer
Frank hires Buddy Rich: Thinking he's getting world's best
Buddy accepts: "Two legends working together, perfect"
First rehearsal Las Vegas: Band assembled, Frank present
Buddy drumming: Loud, powerful, complex, his signature style
Frank stops band: "Buddy, you're playing too loud. Bring it down."
Buddy confused: "I'm playing the way I play"
Frank insists: "Vocals are focus. Drums support."
Buddy's reaction: "I don't play background. I don't support."
The confrontation escalates: Neither backing down
"I don't work FOR anyone, Frank. I work WITH people."
Frank angry: "This is MY band. MY way."
Face to face: Buddy stands up, walks toward Frank
Chest to chest: Both ready to fight, eyes locked
Frank: "You're fired."
Buddy: "You can't fire me. I quit."
Band separates them: Violence barely avoided
Buddy walks out: Never came back, one rehearsal only
Frank hires different drummer: Great but not Buddy
Both defend positions: Frank (his band), Buddy (his talent)
Buddy's story spreads: "Frank tried to tell ME how to drum!"
Jazz world loves it: Buddy standing up to Frank
Critics divided: Should Buddy have compromised?
Buddy's response: "Why should I? I'm Buddy Rich."
Frank's response: "He's impossible to work with."
21 years: Never worked together again, saw each other, nodded
Mutual respect: Acknowledged each other's greatness
Frank on Buddy: "Greatest drummer alive. But impossible."
Buddy on Frank: "Great singer. But control freak."
April 2, 1987: Buddy Rich dies, age 69, heart failure
Frank attends funeral: Flies to New York, speaks publicly
Frank's tribute: "The greatest drummer who ever lived"
"Buddy was impossible to work with because he was perfect"
"I respected that. I didn't like it. But I respected it."
Frank's conclusion: "I'm glad he was who he was"
The lesson: Some talents too big to share
Both right, both wrong: Incompatible greatness

This isn't just about Frank and Buddy. It's about ego, talent, and what happens when two legends refuse to bend.