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Biography of Louie Bellson
6. Jul 1924 – 14. Feb 2009(84 years)Died in:Los Angeles, Los Angeles County
American jazz drummer
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Louie Bellson (* 6. July 1924 in Rock Falls; † 14. February 2009 in Los Angeles) was an american jazz drummer. He was 84 years old. He was married to Pearl Bailey. He had at least 1 child (1 daughter). He studied at Moline High School. He was awarded the NEA Jazz Masters. His cause of death was Parkinson's disease. He was buried at Riverside Cemetery.
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3 Events1924
Born in Rock Falls, Whiteside County
1952
Married Pearl Bailey
until 1990
2009