4 years later: Rock Falls not ready to forget Louie Bellson or festival
ROCK FALLS – It’s been 4 years since the community gathered to celebrate the life of Louie Bellson, one of Rock Falls’ favorite sons.
Born July 6, 1924, in Rock Falls, Bellson was one of the world’s most well-known jazz drummers. He died at age 84 in 2009.
On and off for a few years beginning in 2003, the community celebrated Bellson’s contributions with a Heritage Days festival.
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