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William Bell

Active

1950s - 2010s

Born

July 16, 1939 in Memphis, TN

Genre

R&B

Styles

Country Soul Northern Soul Soul Southern Soul

Also Known As

William Yarbrough

Member Of

The Del Rios
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William Bell

Biography by Jason Ankeny

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R&B singer achieved cult following (and the occasional chart hit) from the 1960s to the '80s with pointed, arching compositions.
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Album Highlights

  • The Soul of a Bell
    William Bell
    The Soul of a Bell
  • Comin' Back for More
    William Bell
    Comin' Back for More
  • This Is Where I Live
    William Bell
    This Is Where I Live
  • Bound to Happen
    William Bell
    Bound to Happen
  • Duets
    William Bell
    Duets
  • The Best of William Bell
    William Bell
    The Best of William Bel …
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