Thom bell biography

American producer, arranger, and songwriter (1943–2022)

For other people with similar names, see Thomas Bell.

Musical artist

Thomas Randolph Bell^[1] (January 26, 1943 – December 22, 2022) was an American record producer, arranger, and songwriter known as one of the creators of Philadelphia soul in the 1970s.^[2] Hailed as one of the most prolific R&B songwriters and producers ever, Bell found success crafting songs for Delfonics, Stylistics, and Spinners.

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In June 2006, Bell was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. In 2016, Bell was inducted into the Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum.

Background

Bell was born on January 26, 1943, in Kingston, Jamaica,^[3] to Anna and Leroy Bell, and brought to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, at the age of four by his parents, according to an interview Bell gave to Terry Gross on NPR'sFresh Air.^[4][5][6] Both of Bell's parents were native Jamaicans.^[7]