Thom Bell was sworn in throughout the 37th Annual Songwriters Hall of Fame event in 2006.
Thom Bell, the legendary leader of Philadelphia heart in the 1970s, died on Thursday (Dec 22) in Bellingham,Washington He was 79 years of ages.
The news was initially reported by Philly R&B radio terminal 105.3 WDAS-FM, with host Patty Jackson claiming, “We remember Thom Bell: record producer, arranger and songwriter known for his work with Linda Creed, Gamble and Huff, the many hits, the creators of Philly soul.” The terminal additionally paid unique homage to the late artist on its site by sharing a video clip of the Stylistics’ 1972 Bell- created solitary “People Make the World Go Round.”
Bell’s lawyer verified his passing to Billboard, claiming, “Thom Bell left an indelible and everlasting mark on the history of popular music, but even more so, he will be remembered by all who knew him as a kind and loving friend and family man. The music world has truly lost one of the greats.”
Nile Rodgers additionally required to social media sites to pay his aspects to Bell, tweeting, “#RIPThomBell He is one of the greatest writers and producers of all time. My condolences go out to his family and friends. He was the architect of the relationship between #BernardEdwards & me as we were the band for the group New York City (I’m Doing Fine Now) a Thom Bell smash.”
Bell, that was birthed in 1943 as well as researched symphonic music when he was a youngster, was understood for collaborating with very early R&B imitates the Delfonics, the Spinners as well asDeniece Williams With Linda Creed, he co-wrote a variety of heart standards like “Betcha By Golly, Wow,” “You Are Everything,” “You Make Me Feel Brand New” as well as “Stop, Look, Listen (To Your Heart).” In the late ’70s as well as very early ’80s, he additionally co-wrote as well as created tracks for a young Elton John consisting of “Are You Ready for Love” as well as “Mama Can’t Buy You Love.”
He was sworn in right into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2006 along with the Musicians Hall of Fame as well as Museum a years later on.
Bell is endured by spouse Vanessa as well as his youngsters, Royal, Troy, Tia, Mark, Cybell as well as Christopher.
Read homages to Bell listed below.
We keep in mind #ThomBell document, manufacturer, arranger, as well as songwriter among the designers of the Philly heart noise #SoundOfPhiladelphia He was 79. pic.twitter.com/EHVO94OSo3
— 105.3 WDAS (@wdasfm) December 22, 2022
#RIPThomBell He is among the best authors as well as manufacturers of perpetuity. My acknowledgements head out to his friends and family. He was the designer of the partnership in between #BernardEdwards & & me as we were the band for the team New York City (I’m Doing Fine Now) a Thom Bell wreck pic.twitter.com/Q56kJlzpsU
— Nile Rodgers (@nilerodgers) December 22, 2022
~ R.I.P. 2 the wonderful:#ThomBell ~
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— FunK (@DaMFunK) December 22, 2022
Source: billboard.com
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