Louie Bellson Net Worth

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He was also the first jazz musician to receive a doctorate in music from the Eastman School of Music. Louie Bellson's net worth was estimated to be around $16 million at the time of his death in 2009. Louie Bellson was a renowned jazz drummer, composer, and bandleader who was known for his improvisational skills. He was born in 1924 and had a long and successful career, performing with Benny Goodman early on and receiving the American Jazz Masters Award from the National Endowment for the Arts in 1994. He was also the first jazz musician to receive a doctorate in music from the Eastman School of Music. At the time of his death in 2009, Louie Bellson's net worth was estimated to be around $16 million.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day	July 6, 1924
Birth Place	IL
Age	99 YEARS OLD
Birth Sign	Cancer

💰 Net worth: $16 Million (2024)

Louie Bellson, renowned for his exceptional drumming skills, is projected to have a net worth of $16 million by the year 2024. Recognized as a talented drummer in Illinois, Bellson has made a substantial mark in the music industry throughout his illustrious career. With his remarkable technique, versatility, and contributions to jazz and big band music, Bellson has amassed significant wealth. As a distinguished percussionist, composer, and bandleader, he continues to be admired and celebrated by music enthusiasts worldwide.

About

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.

Before Fame

He attended Moline High School. When he was seventeen years old, he won the Slingerland National Gene Krupa contest.

Trivia

He was known to offer drum lessons and tutorials.

Family Life

He was married to Pearl Bailey until her death and then remarried Francine Bellson.

Associated With

He has performed with Duke Ellington.

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