- Appeared on over 120 albums and CDs, of which 60 were with the Dave Brubeck Quartet and three with legendary guitarist Hank Garland, including the landmark album, "Jazz Winds From a New Direction".
- Went blind in 1976
- Played with the Dave Brubeck Quartet (1956-1967) that also comprised members, Dave Brubeck (piano), Paul Desmond (alto saxophone) and Eugene Wright (double bass).
- Inducted into the Percussive Arts Society Hall of Fame in 1993.
- Jazz drummer.
- Longtime close friend of fellow drummer Buddy Rich.
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