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Thom Bell, Philadelphia Music Legend, Dead at 79
- Bell worked with Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff to create the Sound of Philadelphia.
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- EntertainmentRolling Stone
‘Sound of Philadelphia’ Producer Thom Bell Dies at 79
The pioneer of Philly Soul wrote songs for the Stylistics, the Delfonics, and produced a track for Elton John
- EntertainmentuDiscoverMusic
Celebrated Producer And Songwriter Thom Bell Dies At 79
Bell penned songs for The Stylistics and produced for Elton John.
- EntertainmentBillboard
Joe Tarsia, ‘Sound of Philadelphia’ Architect, Dies at 88
Alongside legendary production duo Gamble and Huff, the recording engineer crafted the sophisticated soul that powered hits for the O'Jays, Teddy Pendergrass, Billy Paul and more.
- EntertainmentThe Repository
O'Jays and 'Love Train' farewell tour making Canton stop with Gladys Knight in September
Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Monday for The O'Jays Sept. 17 concert in Canton with Gladys Knight.
- EntertainmentBillboard
Legendary Songwriter-Producer Trio Gamble, Huff & Bell Reflect on 6 Decades in Music: Watch
In a 3-part interview presented by BMI, Kenny Gamble, Leon Huff & Thom Bell discuss their extensive music catalog, creative process and longstanding legacy.
- EntertainmentTheGrio
Dyana Williams on co-founding Black Music Month and the business of Black music
Every June, we celebrate Black Music Month across America. Dyana Williams is one of the reasons why. The legendary radio […] The post Dyana Williams on co-founding Black Music Month and the business of Black music appeared first on TheGrio.
- U.S.Belleville News-Democrat
Mother Baltimore: Black Music Month
June is Black Music Month. The annual observance is the result of the work from Black music industry professionals Dyana Williams and Kenny Gamble who wanted recognition for Black music’s impact. In 1979, President Jimmy Carter issued a decree that made June the official month for honoring the various contributions of Black music to American culture.
- NewsThe Oak Ridger
'When we were strong and determined'; poet Nikki Giovanni to perform
Poet Nikki Giovanni performs at the Big Ears Festival on Saturday, March 26, from 11 a.m. to noon at the Mill & Mine, 227 W. Depot Ave., Knoxville.
- EntertainmentThe Wrap
Sam Pollard to Direct Doc ‘The Sound of Philadelphia’ About Philly Soul Music Genre
Alex Gibney will executive produce the film about icons Kenny Gamble, Leon Huff and Thom Bell
- EntertainmentVariety
Documentary on Philadelphia Soul Masters Gamble, Huff & Bell in the Works
“The Sound of Philadelphia,” a documentary on the 1970s “Philly Soul” sound and its masterminds Kenny Gamble, Leon Huff and Thom Bell, is coming from Warner Music Entertainment, Warner Chappell Music, and Imagine Documentaries, in partnership with Jigsaw Productions, the companies announced on Wednesday. The lushly orchestrated but soulful sound — exemplified by songs like “Love […]
