Gene Krupa made the drums a solo instrument and remains one of the most famous drummers in history. The music and contributions of Krupa are brought into focus with rare footage from the 1940s and still photographs. Featured is an interview with Krupa, commentary from Louie Bellson and narration by Steve Allen.

Bonus features include six never-before-seen performances, eight additional audio tracks featuring Gene's brilliant performances, and printable drum charts.