The Great Louie Bellson
Hello Friends,
Sadly we have lost another great musician and drummer The great Louie Bellson. He was an amazing player and true innovator of the instrument. Probably the first double bass drum player, but always the gentleman and humble till the end would never admit to it. Probably best known for his time with The Duke Ellington Band, although his list of credits reads as the whos who of Jazz and bigband music. He did stints with Tommy Dorsey, Harry James,Benny Goodman, Louis Armstrong and many many more. He married jazz singer Pearl Bailey in 1952 and had 2 children with her. She passed in 1990, He married again to Francine and was with her until his death on Valentines Day Feb 14th,2009. I had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Bellson who spoke with me for at least an hour. He left a lasting impression on me of what a true gentleman he was. A man of emmence style and grace . His kind only comes around once, A jazz pioneer......... he will be missed .
Matt Sorum
Watch Rock Wives on E! --- Friday Jan 16 @ 8/7c
Hey guys check it out Ace is appearing in this with me Air date January 16th -Matt
Rockin Canada w Salas
Hey friends In Toronto w Stevie Salas , playin the Canadian Aboriginal Awards tonight. Its a really crazy events for the native Indians if Canada that come from all over. I saw the most inspiring native drummers called Black Bear Singers. Beautiful spiritual emotional feeling watching and hearing them.
Lots of Love,
Matt
Matt, My baby Ace and May Anderson
Hey Just got this shot from my friend Pablo. My life does not suck!!!
Haha
Matt
The Late Great Mitch Mitchell
Dear Friends and lovers of great rock. Lost the great Mitch Mitchell yesterday.
The last surviving member of The Jimi Hendrix Experience Band.
He was an exceptional drummer
That helped shape the sound of Hendrix
I had the plessure of meeting him a few times. I asked him once what he was thinking when he played the groove to. " Manic Depression".
A jazzy almost latin type feel..... a circular moving piece of music.
He told me Hendrix said, " Mitch just Think Africa man"
His influences were Jazz greats Elvin Jones and Max Roach.
He not only played with Hendrix but also greats such as Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, John Lennon and Muddy Waters.
Next time you put on Electric Ladyland, Axis: Bold as Love,
Or Are You Experienced?
Listen to the pure musicianship of one of the greatest drummers of all time.
God Bless Mitch Mitchell!!!
A Fan,
Matt Sorum
Billy Gibbons at Drac Studios
Hey Kids,
Had an amazing day today. The legendary Billy Gibbons recorded at Drac Studios. He always comes with gifts. He gave me a copy of his book "Rock n Roll Gearhead" U should check it out. Cool guitars and awesome cars , also gave me a game that reads ur mind. Crazyyy!! He brought a mascot for the day, a peruvian shrunken head. Strange lil guy!! It was an absolute joy watching him play.
Thank you Mr. Gibbons
Matt
Just Landing in Vegas
Stilettos perform tonight at Wasted Space.
Billy Duffy sittin in on Guitar tonight.
Had Navarro the other night.
Girls are rockin.
Should be funnnnn!!!!
Matt
