Louie Bellson setting up his drums - October 10, 2008

[wolowolowolo]

Thanks for posting this wonderful clip

[wicksjm]

God Bless Louie Bellson. He was one of the kindest, most giving people I have ever met. A true gentleman.  Thanks for posting this, it's beautiful.

[johnnywilks]

I saw him at Preston Guild Hall in '79, he gave me a pair of sticks marked "The LB model" and said, "Son, you can't buy these in the UK". What a gentleman.

[kynancecove]

This Bring a Tear to my eye because my first thought is where is his family to help him to set up then I think thouse guys surrounding Louis should be say "Look Mate sit down & we will set your kit up then you can tweek it when we finished"  because they look like they are not helping much as [[[THIS GUY IS/WAS A DRUM INOVATOR and atleast Mr Rich level of player

buy"intensive care" Bellson @ his best AVERY SAD SIGHT BUT

THANKYOU LOUIS FOR INSPIRING ME TO MAKE SOUND

TO SIR LOUIS& FAMILY

[upbeatmantis86]

shouldn't a young guy be helping louie set the kit up.. ???

[drumuitar]

This just makes me hurt to watch this. Seeing how Parkinsons and age had ravaged Louie's body is heartbreaking. Louie was the sweetest, kindest person on the planet. God Bless You

[drummer78]

In some ways it is inspirational. He still had an obvious attentiveness to detail and craft. He seems as meticulous about his drums (despite his age and health) as ever.

[northdrummer]

As I watch this in my room full of drumsets,I think,I remember when I saw Louis at a Guitar Center in Beverly IL. back when I was a kid. He was awesome and personable. Let everyone ask questions,then play some,ask questions. As we drummers age (46 for me now) It's not how great or bad you play, it's how you love to play! Love to play,even if it is just to sit behind the set and tap around,or just admire the beauty of each set,as each has it's own personality. Here's Louis best friend on display

[paddioche]

i had a set of them roto toms 14&16' there fun to play with, i miss em now sweet kit rip louie

[robbopaloobop]

I met and got to play with Louie and he was a great gentleman and one hell of a drummer

[BuckshotLaFunke]

A moving video. Thanks! Louie was one of the very great.

[sullydude24]

I met Buddy, but I wish I met Louie. Buddy wasn't very warm to those he didn't know. I bet Louie was better at that.

[KRO222]

I met them both, Buddy didn't have much to say, Louie was a sweetheart.

[vmqndt]

Indeed, WELLMAN...indeed! A life of dedication, absolutely beautiful video!! R.I.P., Louie...

[WELLBRAN]

inspirational to any young musician, and a lesson for so called rock / pop stars.

[julesmonendrumface]

The Mighty One

[muttville1]

LEGEND........................­.

[deputy1229]

This was great to see. Even up to that age and celebrity status he was setting up his own drums.

He was truly a legend and a gentleman.

RIP Louie!!

[LoveIsADarkPlace]

Louie has pretty much always set up hi's kits that i'm aware of. Louie had to have everything in particuliars. That is why he was so great.

[eskimoposh]

A mighty hump that Louis Bellson had.....

[gothickid13]

is he still alive?

[KRO222]

No, He passed away this past Valentine's Day at the age of 84

[sussexcounty]

Heartbreaking but thanks for posting. He is missed!

[Catagator]

Thanks for posting this footage!!!! R.I.P. Mr. Bellson

[TheyCallMeGroucho]

Now this was nice. A Master with his instrument. To KRO22, my thanks for showing. To Louie, many, many thanks for your expertise and high standard of expression.

Larry in Taiwan

[smtti32]

Bravo!! Rest Peacefully Louie!!

[BrunoJazzmanLeicht]

This is heartbreaking, very touching. Thanks for posting it. Feel free to visit my blog for more swingin' jazz anytime (link in profile).

Thanks galore,

Bruno "Brew" Leicht

[stxxcrisler]

I once had that kit in my living room as I was moving his kit for him from LA to Vegas. It was only a few months before this film. Thank You for posting, it means a lot.

[instantbrother]

This video is so important to the music world. Just look at this footage of a great doing something so important.

He doesn't have to go through this trouble but an ARTIST has no choice but present his craft, his art to world in such a way.

The person that had the foresight to film this as well as the generosity to share it is a hero in my book.

This is the footage of a master in motion behind the scenes. And check out his buddies, they KNOW what they are a part of - greatness on that stage.

[menordrum]

Wow GREAT Louie ! R.I.P my hero !!

[55WFL]

wow... really moving footage. I had to watch it thru tears. Rest in peace Louie.

[techathens]

Thanks for this footage - a music icon still doing what he loved.

[jaschaheifetz]

Poignant. He was a gentle man. Rest in peace, master.

[italiarovinata]

Grande Maestro

RIP

[zappawizard]

watching this almost makes me want to cry. rest in peace Louie!