Louie Bellson
American jazz drummer (1924–2009)
Biography
Louie Bellson (born Luigi Paolino Alfredo Francesco Antonio Balassoni, July 6, 1924 – February 14, 2009) was an American jazz drummer, composer, arranger, bandleader, and jazz educator. He is credited with pioneering the use of two bass drums. His name was often seen in sources as Louis Bellson, although he himself preferred the spelling Louie.
Bellson and his wife, actress and singer Pearl Bailey (married from 1952 until Bailey's death in 1990), had the second highest number of appearances at the White House (only Bob Hope had more).
Bellson was a vice president at Remo, a drum company. He was inducted into the Modern Drummer Hall of Fame in 1985.
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Career highlights
Employers / organisations
- Remo
Genres
- jazz
- swing
Instruments
- drum kit
Family
- Spouse(s)
- Pearl Bailey
- Children
- Dee Dee Bellson
Awards & honours (1)
- NEA Jazz Masters
Quick answers about Louie Bellson
- How old was Louie Bellson?
- Louie Bellson died on February 14, 2009 at the age of 84.
- When is Louie Bellson's birthday?
- Louie Bellson was born on July 6, 1924.
- Where was Louie Bellson born?
- Louie Bellson was born in Rock Falls.
- What is Louie Bellson's zodiac sign?
- Louie Bellson's zodiac sign is Cancer.
- What is Louie Bellson's nationality?
- Louie Bellson is a citizen of United States.
- What does Louie Bellson do?
- Louie Bellson is known as bandleader, composer, conductor, jazz musician.
- Who has Louie Bellson been married to?
- According to Wikidata, Louie Bellson's spouse is or was Pearl Bailey.
- How many children did Louie Bellson have?
- Wikidata lists 1 child of Louie Bellson.
