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Singer, Songwriter, Producer, Percussionist, Entertainer

Gee Bello was born in Manchester, England to an extrovert family whose father was a musician and actor appearing in many Hollywood movies including The African Queen. His family lived in a large house letting out rooms to touring musicians, so as a child the entertainment world was never too far away.

At 15, Gee and some family friends formed a group called Street Gang. They spent 2 years working in England and touring Europe, playing cover material and gaining a wealth of experience, if no money! However, Gees ambitions drove him to London in order to work amongst musicians dedicated to writing, performing and developing their own style of music.

Gee first came to public attention when he was recruited as percussionist for Light of the World in 1979, renowned as the premier British Jazz Funk Band of its day.

Gee developed his song-writing and musical talents until he emerged as the bands lead singer and an essential part of their song-writing team. Light of the World recorded 4 albums; the most successful of these being Round Trip with 4 hit singles (I Shot The Sheriff, Time, and London Town, I'm So Happy). The group became recognised within the industry as a clear pool of musical talent spawning offspring bands namely Incognito and Beggar & Co. All three acts had chart success and made TV appearances on Top of the Pops.

See Website for more info www.lotw-funk.com

In 1984 Gee worked with George Michael who asked him to work with Wham as background vocalist. He accepted and toured with them for 2 years.

Gee Bello Album 1985

In 1985 Capitol Records became interested in his talents and he recorded his first solo album with Lonnie Simmonds and The Gap Band in Los Angeles, California, USA

Gee has studied voice training in LA, with Seft Riggs one of the Worlds finest vocal teachers. Sefts pupils included Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, Lionel Richie, Madonna and Patti Labelle.

In between recordings his vocal and percussion playing talents have been put to good use on the live tours of many top bands and producers such as George Michael, Jason Donovan, Jelly Bean Benitez, Spandau Ballet, Beverley Craven, Barry Blue (producer of Heatwave Boogie Nights), Colin Thurston (producer of Duran Duran, Human League, Aretha Franklin, Incognito & Simple Minds).

Today, Gee continues to work with Light of the World, who are touring in 2006, which will also coincide with the release of the bands anthology "Addicted To Funk"on EMI.

See Website for more info www.lotw-funk.com

Since music is his life, Gee is now an established Singer - Percussionist - entertainer on the Club, Corporate & Private entertainment circuit,

"Gee Bello, Not only one ofthe uk's great musicians, but one of the great showmen too, he covers all angles and is undoubtedly the real thing".

Peter Wallis

PizzaExpress jazz club. Soho London.