Which brings me to this rare 1966 clip of Gene Krupa in a friendly drum battle between himself and an equally legendary drummer: Buddy Rich. This is how I see my battle of the bands with Cab filling in for Sammy Davis, Jr. These artists were an American gift to the world and to see Krupa-- now 30-years past his legendary battle with Chick Webb-- still beating the skins with joy and gusto, well, it's just inspiring on so many levels.