Freddie Crump, also referred to as Freddy Crump, Fred Crump and Rastus Crump[1] (died May 4, 1979 in Holland) was a drummer from the United States. He performed in various vaudeville[2] productions including with Gonzelle White in Cuba, performed in Europe, and was featured in several films. He was African American.
Crump spent time in Britain and Europe performing with the Johnny Claes' Big Band.[9] Claes was born in London, but his father was Belgian,[10] and Claes and performed there with an octet that included Ronnie Scott and Crump.[11] He appeared with Claes' band in the 1946 film George in Civvy Street.[12] He also appeared on several BBC radio programs doing his own comedy routines.
Billboard noted the quality of his performance in a review of White's vaudeville group in Havana.[14]Carlo Krahmer described what he was like.[15]Tony Crombie said he was "the most fantastic drummer I've seen in my life, including Buddy Rich".[15]Ronnie Scott described Crump as a little Black guy who had a beat up drum kit that no one else could have played.[16]