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Tributes have been coming in for the man behind hits like “La-La Means I Love You” and “Rubberband Man”.

The Chic star pays tribute to the Grammy-winning producer shortly after his passing, comparing the late musician to the likes of John Lennon and Paul McCartney.

Thom Bell helped perfect the "Sound of Philadelphia" with such hits as the Spinners "Ill Be Around" and the Stylistics "Betcha by Golly, Wow."

His best known productions included the Spinners' "I'll Be Around," the Stylistics' "Betcha by Golly, Wow" and the Delfonics' "La-La (Means I Love You)."

Nile Rodgers pays tribute to Thom Bell - The Number One music magazine feat. band & artist news, reviews, interviews, videos & gossip UK & worldwide.

Thom Bell, Grammy Award-winning songwriter, producer and arranger of numerous Philly soul classics, is dead at 79.

The music world is in mourning just before Christmas, with the passing of iconic producer and songwriter Thom Bell.

Bell’s beloved works include “La-La Means I Love You” by the Delfonics, “Backstabber” by the O’Jays, and “Rubberband Man” by the Spinners

The musician crafted 70s soul hits like Betcha By Golly Wow, Backstabbers and Rubberband Man.

Musician Thom Bell, whose influential soul music was covered and sampled by artists in multiple genres, has died at 79.