Thom Bell, Philadelphia soul icon,
dies at 79
Thom Bell, the enduring pioneer of Philadelphia soul in the '70s,
passed away on Thursday (December 22) in Bellingham
The news was first reported by Philly R&B radio station 15.3 WDAS-FM,
with host Patty Jackson pronouncing
"We Remember Thom Bell: Record Maker, Arranger and
Songwriter Renowned for His Work with Linda Creed
The station also paid a unique tribute to the late musician on its website
by sharing a video of the Bell-produced 1972
Bell's lawyer showed his death to Billboard and said: "Thom Bell left an indelible
and eternal mark on the history of popular music
but more than that, he will be remembered by all
who knew him as a kind and loving friend.
Nile Rodgers also took to social media to pay his respects to Bell, tweeting,
“#
RIPThomBell
is one of the greatest writers
He was the architect of the connection
between #BernardEdwards
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