The lives of Davenport drummer and jazz expert Josh Duffee and world-renowned drummer Louie Bellson have been inextricably linked for years. Louie Bellson was born 100 years ago, July 6, 1924 in Rock ...

ROCK FALLS, Ill. — Rock Falls is honoring one of what it calls its most legendary natives. World-renowned jazz drummer, composer and educator Louie Bellson was born in Rock Falls and grew up in the ...

ROCK FALLS, Ill. (KWQC) - The Bellson Music Fest returns for its fourth year, honoring the legacy of Louie Bellson, the world-renowned drummer and Rock Falls native on June 7. This is a free, all-day ...

The River Music Experience will celebrate Louie Bellson Day today at the museum, 129 Main St., Davenport. Mr. Bellson, a Quad-Cities native, turns 81 today and a special reception in his honor will be ...

Award-winning musician and Moline native Louie Bellson will celebrate his 80th birthday with a reception from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the River Music Experience, 131 W. 2nd St., Davenport. Mr.

Louie Bellson and Josh Duffee were born more than 50 years apart, but they were kindred spirits. Mr. Duffee -- 30-year-old Moline High graduate, drummer, and leader of his own orchestra -- met Mr.