My first big break was with the Ted Fio Rito band. Fio Rito had a bunch of record hits in the 1930s and did a lot of radio work back then. When he came to my home town in early… — Louie Bellson Copy Share Image
This has got to be the greatest school for lab bands in the country. It's great because Leon Breeden and his staff have devoted their lives - not just their time and talent - to build it. — Louie Bellson Copy Share Image
Tommy Dorsey would walk up to you if you had a tuxedo on and make sure you didn't have on white socks. — Louie Bellson Copy Share Image
My first big break was with the Ted Fio Rito band. Fio Rito had a bunch of record hits in the 1930s and did… — Louie Bellson Copy Share Image
This has got to be the greatest school for lab bands in the country. It's great because Leon Breeden and his staff have devoted… — Louie Bellson Copy Share Image
My father owned a music store when I was growing up in Rock Falls, Illinois. He could play all the instruments, which you had… — Louie Bellson Copy Share Image
