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| Born | January 26, 1943 |
| Hometown | Kingston |
| Spouse | Vanessa Bell (m 1986 - 2022) , Sylvia Bell (m 1965 - 1981) |
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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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- EntertainmentVariety
Thom Bell, Key Architect of Soul Music’s ‘Sound of Philadelphia,’ Dies at 79
Producer, composer, arranger and multi-instrumentalist Thom Bell died Thursday at the age of 79. No cause of death was cited, but Bell’s publicist said he died at his home in Bellingham, Washington. Bell, a Grammy-winning producer and a member of the Songwriters Hall of Fame, is best known as one of “the Mighty Three” — […]
- EntertainmentConsequence of Sound
How Thom Bell Created a Sound for a City, a Record Label, and for Generations of Fans
Thom Bell discusses 50 years of Philadelphia International Records in this interview. How Thom Bell Created a Sound for a City, a Record Label, and for Generations of Fans Marcus Shorter
- CelebrityDeadline
Thom Bell Dies: Grammy-Winning Producer And Architect Of ‘The Sound Of Philadelphia’ Was 79
Thom Bell, who helped to create the soul songs style that became known in the 1960s and 1970s as “The Sound of Philadelphia,” died Thursday in Bellingham, Washington. He was 79 and no cause of death was given. His lawyer, Michael Silver, confirmed the death. Bell, along with fellow producers and songwriters Kenny Gamble and […]
- CelebrityBillboard
Thom Bell, Philadelphia Soul Icon, Dies at 79
The songwriter was best known for working with the Stylistics, the Spinners, the Delfonics and more.
- 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.
- EntertainmentThe Courier & Press
A Q&A with Daryl Hall ahead of his performance with Todd Rundgren in Evansville
Rock and Roll Hall of Famers Daryl Hall, Todd Rundgren bring their best blue-eyed soul to Aiken Theatre Dec. 3.
- 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.
- EntertainmentuDiscoverMusic
‘You Are Everything’: The Stylistics Lead The Way For Diana And Marvin
The Philadelphia group debuted the elegant song, written by the peerless team of Thom Bell and Linda Creed.
- EntertainmentLos Angeles Times Opinion
Op-Ed: An ode to Philly soul: La-la means more than 'I love you'
Motown was blues you could dance to. Philly soul pulled back the curtain on how difficult the dance could be.
