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
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
