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Louie Bellson
Louis Bellson, known by his stage name Louie Bellson, is an American jazz drummer. He is a jazz composer, orchestra, orchestra and educator, and is recognized as a pioneer in the use of two bass drums. Bellson is an internationally renowned artist who has performed in almost every major capital in the world. Bellson and his wife, actress and singer Pearl Bailey, made the second most White House appearances. Bellson is the vice president of Remo, a battery manufacturing company. He was inducted into the Modern Drummer's Hall of Fame in 1985
Birth nameLuigi Paulino Alfredo Francesco Antonio Balassoni
BornJul 6, 1924, Rock Falls, Illinois, U.S.
DiedFeb 14, 2009, Los Angeles, California
GenresJazz, big band, swing
Occupation(s)Musician, composer, arranger, bandleader
InstrumentsDrums
Years active1931–2009
LabelsRoulette, Concord, Pablo, Musicmasters
Associated actsBenny Goodman, Tommy Dorsey, Harry James, Duke Ellington, Jimmy Dorsey, Count Basie, Ella Fitzgerald

About Louie Bellson

Drummer Louie Bellson was born on July 6, 1924 in Rock Falls, Illinois, United States (He dies at the age of 84, on February 14, 2009).

Early in his career, he performed with Clarinet Player Benny Goodman and was a jazz drummer, composer, and conductor who was noted for improvising his arrangements. The National Endowment for the Arts awarded him the American Jazz Masters Award in 1994.

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Louie Bellson before becoming famous

Louie Bellson was born in the Zodiac sign Cancer (The Crab), and 1924 is also the year of Rat (鼠) in the Chinese Zodiac.

He was a student at Moline High School. He won the Slingerland National Drummer Gene Krupa tournament when he was seventeen years old.

Achievement of Louie Bellson

He was well-known for teaching drum lessons and providing tutorials.

Louie Bellson's Family, Spouse, Dating and Relationship

He married Stage Actress Pearl Bailey until she died, after which he wedded Francine Bellson.

Louie Bellson on Social Media

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Louie Bellson Collabed with

He has shared the stage with Pianist Duke Ellington.

Louie Bellson Income & Net worth

Louie Bellson's income mainly comes from the work that created his reputation: a drummer. Information about his net worth in 2024 is being updated as soon as possible by allfamous.org, you can contact to tell us Net Worth of the Louie Bellson.

Louie Bellson Height and Weight

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Latest information about Louie Bellson updated on March 20 2023.