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Born in Jamaica, Bell moved to Philadelphia as a kid and went on to shape Philly Soul, with hits like "Back Stabbers," by The O'Jays. Bell died Dec. 22. Originally broadcast in 2006.
“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,” his attorney wrote in a statement published in Billboard magazine. By Post Staff Songwriter Thom Bell, a classically trained instrumentalist who wrote songs for 1970s singing groups Delfonics, Spinners and Stylistics, passed away at his home Bellingham, Wash., on December 22. He was 79. With Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff, Bell gained renown in creating what b...
Songwriter and producer behind the Philadelphia sound, including the Delfonics and the Stylistics
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)."
Grammy-winning producer Thom Bell, credited with helping create the Sound of Philadelphia, died at 79 in December 2022.