Louie Bellson - The Hawk Talks download mp3

Very shallow rack toms...what brand kit.He used several over the years.

That’s a great sounding snare...not sure what it is.

Take it away Louie. Thanks for posting

Applause signs are stupid. They cue people to clap for the production value and, ultimately, drown out some of the best passages.

Bellson was ahead of his time. What an awesome talent and the definition of cool.

The all father of extreme metal drumming...respect

I did a drum clinic with Louie in 1976. I was 23 years old. He was such a nice, gentle, unassuming man. He was also very musical in that he was an excellent reader and composer. He co- composed this tune and "Skin Deep" for Duke, and many others later. He was an amazing technician, and wonderful, warm person.

Invented double bass drums

The persons with the 6 thumbs down need a visit to the proctologist....I believe there is something wrong with their brains. Just saying! ;)

We have achieved liftoff!

He was far ahead of his time. Every Rockdrummer of the 70ies has learnt a lot from him...

Wow. I never knew the double bass set up existed back then. Not to mention it being used by a big band drummer. I thought the metal guys came up with it. Boy was I wrong.

Buddy Rich was faster with one foot, than Louie was with two on the bass drum.

Saw Louie a number of times in clubs & clinics. Great drummer aswell as a fine gentleman.During those clinics, invariably some idiotwould ask him what he does with the hi hat when playing the two bass drums & usually that would be the first question asked.

You can hear where Bonham got his bass drum sound and footwork inspiration from.