Louie Bellson
American drummer
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Louie Bellson, often seen in sources as Louis Bellson, although he himself preferred the spelling Louie, was an American jazz drummer. He was a composer, arranger, bandleader, and jazz educator, and is credited with pioneering the use of two bass... Wikipedia
Born: July 6, 1924, Rock Falls, IL
Died: February 14, 2009 (age 84 years), Los Angeles, CA
Spouse: Francine Bellson (m. 1992–2009) and Pearl Bailey (m. 1952–1990)
Music groups: Count Basie Orchestra (1962 – 1962) and Statesmen of Jazz
Children: Dee Dee Belson and Tony Bellson
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