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Currently, Louie Bellson is 99 years, 9 months and 29 days old. Louie Bellson will celebrate 100rd birthday on a Saturday 6th of July 2024. Below we countdown to Louie Bellson upcoming birthday.
Popular As | Louie Bellson |
Occupation | Drummer |
Age | 99 years old |
Zodiac Sign | Cancer |
Born | July 6, 1924 (IL) |
Birthday | July 6 |
Town/City | IL |
Nationality | IL |
Louie Bellson’s zodiac sign is Cancer. According to astrologers, the sign of Cancer belongs to the element of Water, just like Scorpio and Pisces. Guided by emotion and their heart, they could have a hard time blending into the world around them. Being ruled by the Moon, phases of the lunar cycle deepen their internal mysteries and create fleeting emotional patterns that are beyond their control. As children, they don't have enough coping and defensive mechanisms for the outer world, and have to be approached with care and understanding, for that is what they give in return.
Louie Bellson was born in the Year of the Rat. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Rat are quick-witted, clever, charming, sharp and funny. They have excellent taste, are a good friend and are generous and loyal to others considered part of its pack. Motivated by money, can be greedy, is ever curious, seeks knowledge and welcomes challenges. Compatible with Dragon or Monkey.
Jazz drummer, composer, and bandleader who was known to improvise his arrangements and who performed with Benny Goodman early in his career. He was the 1994 recipient of the American Jazz Masters Award from the National Endowment for the Arts.
He attended Moline High School. When he was seventeen years old, he won the Slingerland National Gene Krupa contest.
He was known to offer drum lessons and tutorials.
He was married to Pearl Bailey until her death and then remarried Francine Bellson.
He has performed with Duke Ellington.