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Archie Bell

voc, *1944 US, Henderson, Texas
Singer of R&B/Soul
A.k.a. Archie Lee Bell

American vocalist and former lead singer of Archie Bell & The Drells. Born September 1, 1944 in Henderson, Texas, USA. Son of Langston and Ruthie Bell, he is the second oldest of seven brothers, including Ricky Bell, USC and NFL football player, and Jerry Bell, former world Karate champion and singer. He also is related to producer Thom Bell. Bell started singing in Houston night clubs at age ten, influenced by performances of Jackie Wilson and Sam Cooke. He formed the Drells in 1966 while in high school. With the Drells he recorded the hit “Tighten Up”. Since the breakup of the Drells in 1980, Bell has pursued a solo career and recorded the album “I Never Had It So Good” (1981) for Beckett Records. Eventually he continued to perform with the Drells until the 1990s.

     
Genres
  • R&B/Soul
  • Pop
  • Electronic
Popular Tracks   
Disco Dancing Caravan Camping on Disco Dancing Caravan Camping by Dunderpatrullen & Archie Bell
Disco Dancing Caravan Camping on Sincerity Is Uncharted Water for You, Magellan by Archie Bell
Castle Archenstein on Sincerity Is Uncharted Water for You, Magellan by Archie Bell
Giddy Kitty on Sincerity Is Uncharted Water for You, Magellan by Archie Bell
The Better Blueprint & Frej Larsson on Sincerity Is Uncharted Water for You, Magellan by Archie Bell
5GB of Porn on Sincerity Is Uncharted Water for You, Magellan by Archie Bell
Shortsighted Sideway Snoozers on Sincerity Is Uncharted Water for You, Magellan by Archie Bell

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Band Members
Discography
Title Artist Year Type
Touchin' YouArchie Bell1982Album
I Never Had It So Good / Don't Wait For The WorldArchie Bell1981Single
I Never Had It So GoodArchie Bell1981Album
Any Time Is RightArchie Bell1981Album
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