Louie Bellson
(1924-2009)
American jazz drummer
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Louie Bellson (born Luigi Paolino Alfredo Francesco Antonio Balassoni, July 6, 1924 – February 14, 2009), 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 drums.
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Luigi Paulino Alfredo Francesco Antonion Balassoni 26 July 1924 Rock Falls, Illinois, USA
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| Died |
14 February 2009 (aged 84) Los Angeles, California, USA
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| Zodiac | Leo |
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