For all who love "the beat" and know the history of Drums, drumming and drummers, then you know the great sadness of the passing of a master drummer, Louie Bellson on Saturday February 14. This man was a legend in the percussion world. notice this part: (...At age 15, he pioneered the double-bass drum set-up. His detailed sketch earned him an 'A' in his high school art class. At age 17, he triumphed over 40,000 drummers to win the Slingerland National Gene Krupa contest) Every drummer that kicks a double bass set has Bellson to thank.
As a young drummer in the 1960's he was an inspiration to me and I had the honor to see him twice live and speak with him for a few minutes after his performance at Baylor University.
As a simple tribute, enjoy these few links.
Solo 1957
DrummerWorld
Johnny Carson Show
Solo 1980
University of Illinois 1981 (* note the brush work from 3:00 - 5:09 .)
R.I.P. to a great drummer and fine human being.
As a young drummer in the 1960's he was an inspiration to me and I had the honor to see him twice live and speak with him for a few minutes after his performance at Baylor University.
As a simple tribute, enjoy these few links.
Solo 1957
DrummerWorld
Johnny Carson Show
Solo 1980
University of Illinois 1981 (* note the brush work from 3:00 - 5:09 .)
R.I.P. to a great drummer and fine human being.
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