[Dixielandjazz] Louie Bellson (was: New Thread: Best Jazz Solos)

[David M Richoux]

Lots of Rock drummers did or do, but there is also the trick of double  
pedals
(like this: http://www.amazon.com/Signature-Music-Double-Pedal-7199/dp/B000GB3HSK 
  ) to get a rapid action!

and http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bass_drum#Double_bass_drum  has a lot  
on this subject.

I am getting much more interested in Bass Drumming (just the one  
marching drum, maybe with a top cymbal that I will add later)  as I  
have been filling in for our regular marching drummer in one band. It  
is more interesting than one might think at first...

Dave Richoux

On Jul 15, 2010, at 1:56 PM, Bob Smith wrote:

> Louie Bellson, or to give him his real name - Louis Balassoni, lived  
> to the ripe old age of 84. In fact, he died last year in February.
> He had one quirk, viz. he used two bass drums, and I was wondering  
> if any other drummer did the same.
>
> Cheers
>
> Bob Smith