Historical clue formulations

• Gene who's considered "the founding father of the modern drum set" — 2021-01-23
• He had a 1941 hit with "Drum Boogie" — 2007-03-03
• Drummer with Benny Goodman — 2002-09-29
• 1940's Big-Band leader — 1997-09-17
• Idolized drummer — 1995-11-10