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Still invigorated after an hour-long set, Bellson reflected happily on his beginnings. Early in his career, Bellson became famous not only for his drum chops, but for his unique instrumental setup. First used 1946, Bellson's original design involved a two-bass-drum drum-set. "I designed the set when I was drawing in art class," Bellson recalled, "But it took a long time to get it made." When completed, the drum-set impressed such jazz luminaries as Duke Ellington, who "gave [it] a lot of coverage," according to Bellson...
Bellson's drum-set was only the first of many brushes with percussive innovation. Swing bandleader Tommy Dorsey created a revolving platform for Bellson so that audiences could see the action from the drummer's point of view. Bellson went on to dazzle audiences with an awesome technical dexterity, making the highlight of many concerts his virtuosic solos...
...chief of defense staff, ``to investigate this matter and to report on it'' by Jan. 23. Prime Minister Jean Chretien went a step further. ``If we have to dismantle the Airborne Regiment, we'll dismantle it,'' he said while on a trip to Latin America and the Caribbean to drum up orders for Canadian business. ``I have no problem with that...
...More than anything, it gives you an opportunity to meet other musicians," said Dunster resident Alexander R. Stone '97, who played the bongo drum and a chess timing clock with roommate Justin Konrad '97 at the first coffeehouse...
...seemed like the perfect idea: a bonfire-sparked rally to drum up school spirit before The Game...