In 1919 at the age of two, Bernard 'Buddy' Rich was already traveling the country with his parents' vaudeville act. By 1932, Buddy had already been performing for 13 years as 'Traps The Drum Wonder'. At 15, he was already headlining with his own group earning up to a thousand dollars a week. That same year he also received a Slingerland endorsement deal. The accolades began rolling in... The year 1932 was an early indicator of all the great things to come for drummer Buddy Rich.

The Boston Globe
Boston, Massachusetts
November 12, 1932
Review - RKO Theatre Boston, Massachusetts

"And of the imported talent the same unstinting praise... Buddy (Traps) Rich is a versatile and wholly engaging entertainer, as a dancer, a singer, and most particularly as a drummer with magic at the tip of his drumsticks."

The Post-Star
Glens Falls, New York
Review - September 12, 1932

"Buddy Rich, a youthful entertainer appearing alone in a number entitled "Flam A Diddle" kept his audience amused with his antics and drum beatings"

The Philadelphia Enquirer
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Review - March 27, 1932

Other acts are Buddy 'Traps' Rich and his versatile entertainers who both sing and dance, besides making up a band offering.

The Central New Jersey Home News
New Brunswick, New Jersey
December 26, 1932

Referred to 'Traps' Buddy Rich as the world's greatest traps drummer.