Top 4 Quotes & Sayings by Louie Bellson

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Last updated on December 25, 2024.

Louie Bellson, known by the stage name Louie Bellson, was an American jazz drummer. He was a composer, arranger, bandleader, and jazz educator, and is credited with pioneering the use of two bass drums.

American - Musician | July 6, 1924 - February 14, 2009

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My father owned a music store when I was growing up in Rock Falls, Illinois. He could play all the instruments, which you had to do when you owned a music store back then. One day, when I was three years old, he took me to a parade. When the drums passed by, I got so excited I told him wanted to learn to play them.

Louie Bellson

Tommy Dorsey would walk up to you if you had a tuxedo on and make sure you didn't have on white socks.

Louie Bellson

This has got to be the greatest school for lab bands in the country. It's great because Leon Breeden and his staff have devoted their lives - not just their time and talent - to build it.

Louie Bellson

My first big break was with the Ted Fio Rito band. Fio Rito had a bunch of record hits in the 1930s and did a lot of radio work back then. When he came to my home town in early 1942, I sat in with the band. Ted liked me and offered me a job.

Louie Bellson

Top 4 Quotes & Sayings by Louie Bellson

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