[Dixielandjazz] Louis Bellson

[billsargentdrums at aol.com]

I am so very sad. I had the great priviledge and honor of spending a couple of days with him and his wife?last year and found him to be probably the nicest guy in the entire music business. His drumming also reflected that.

Frankly, I learned more about swing drumming from Louie than any other . . . he had a HUGE impact on my life.

Man, I'm going to miss his presence and whatever contributions he would have continued to make.

I am happy for him though, as this is one of those rare times I can say with 100% certainty, that he suffers no more and is 100% pain free today . . . due to the fact that I had the honor of presenting him with the "Hall Of Excellence" award at the international celebration of Drummers For Jesus in Dallas? . . . and he certainly knew the road to Heaven.

Play on Louie, we'll jam again someday!

Bill


-----Original Message-----
From: Stephen G Barbone <barbonestreet at earthlink.net>
To: Bill Sargent <BillSargentDrums at aol.com>
Cc: Dixieland Jazz Mailing List <dixielandjazz at ml.islandnet.com>
Sent: Mon, 16 Feb 2009 7:57 am
Subject: [Dixielandjazz] Louis Bellson


Sad News, as John Petters reported. Bellson had broken a hip, and had just returned home from the hospital. He was expected to recover fully and was on a strict regimen of exercise etc. His death was completely unexpected. The below is from Bellson's website:?
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We regret to announce the unexpected passing of Louie Bellson on Feb 14, 2009.?
Tenative plans are for an L.A. area funeral, followed by funeral and burial in Moline, Illinois, his boyhood home. Details forthcoming.?
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The Guestbook is now closed to new entries. Rather than write there, send your?
Condolences and cards to:?
Mrs. Louie Bellson?
c/o Remo, Inc.?
28101 Industry Drive?
Valencia, CA 91355?
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Contributions in memory of Louie Bellson can be made to:?
Emmanuel Baptist Church and mailed to Mrs. Bellson at the address above.?
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Sadly,?
Steve Barbone?
www.barbonestreet.com?
www.myspace.com/barbonestreetjazzband?
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