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LeRoy Bell

General Info

  • Genre: Rock / Roots Music / Soul

    Location SEATTLE, Washington, Un

    Profile Views: 141010

    Last Login: 9/21/2011

    Member Since 11/14/2005

    Website http://www.msplinks.com/MDFodHRwOi8vd3d3Lmxlcm95YmVsbC5jb20=

    Record Label Martez Music Group, LLC

    Type of Label Indie

  • Bio

    About LeRoy Bell... The reception to LeRoy Bell's music has been spectacular. Having performed with B.B. King, Etta James, Al Green, Paolo Nutini, India.Arie, Erykah Badu, LeAnne Rimes, Michael McDonald, Idina Menzel, Colin Hay, Mavis Staples, Keb Mo, Taj Mahal, Leon Russell, Sonny Landreth, Charlie Musselwhite and Los Lobos, not only has he grown as a touring artist, but the experience has given his music an edge that places him in a league of performers creating a sound that crosses many demographics. The Bell family legacy extended from Philly to Seattle when Thom Bell, LeRoy's uncle and third member of Mighty Three Music (along with Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff), opened up the west coast offices of Mighty Three Music in the late 70's. As a young staff writer, LeRoy teamed up with Casey James and wrote songs that would be recorded by The Spinners, The O'Jays, The Temptations, Rita Marley and most notably Elton John. In the late 70's Elton John discovered and quickly became a fan of LeRoy's song writing - recording two of his songs. Elton's recording of Bell's song "Mama Can't Buy Me Love," from the "Thom Bell Sessions," went to 9 pop, 36 R&B, and 1 Adult/Contemporary in the fall of 1979 - earning Elton a Grammy Nomination for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance. That same year, Bell and James had their own million-seller with "Livin' It Up (Friday Night)" on A&M Records. 2003 brought new life for LeRoy as the Fat Boy Slim mix of Elton's "Are you Ready For Love," (composed by Bell) reached 1 in England and most of Europe. LeRoy reinvented himself emerging as a singer/songwriter releasing the acclaimed EP "Spending Time" on his own label, Martez Music Group. After "Spending Time" sold over 15,000 copies, he released "Two Sides to Every Story" and his career was officially re-born. LeRoy Bell's "Only Friends" (his band), features Terry Morgan on bass who has played with Dee Daniels, Pat Wright & The Total Experience Gospel Choir, Dave Lewis, Thelma Houston and others. The mighty force on drums features Davis Martin, formerly of the band, Maktub. ........ .. .. .. .. I made this layout at BackgroundStation.com | ..Layout Generator......
  • Members

    .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. LeRoy Bell - Guitar/Banjo/Drums/Percussion/Accordion: Terry Morgan - Bass: Davis Martin-Drums AGENT: Maria Matias Music Maria@mariamatiasmusic.com
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  • kiki mbassi

    hi man i love your voice 

    28 days ago
  • Angela Stobart

    Thanks so much for sharing yourself with us.   xoxox

    1 year ago
  • Carriccia

    Hi Leroy! Thanks for adding me and also for saying hi when I was on twitter.  I am not there but here now so I just wanted to stop by and say hi!  I wish you continued success!  Carriccia

    1 year ago
  • Nemo Zhong

    I love your music sooooo much! !Through your songs ,I think  I can feel what  you feel~:)

    1 year ago
  • Meg

    I love your VOICE!! 

    1 year ago
  • Jacquie

     You're awesome Mr Bell! Absolutely, out of this world awesome.  I hope you will grace the South African shores with a tour someday.  I will definitely be first in line to buy my ticket.  Me, and about 100 of my best friends :)

    1 year ago
  • Lady Shane

    You were awesome on X-Factor.  And you will continue to be awesome. Not only do you have talent, you have class.

    1 year ago
  • Tuija Kartaslammi

    I am from Finland... love your sound.

    1 year ago
  • Shanna LAndry



    I LOVE your music, wish you a great weekend.

    2 years ago
  • Jacqueline Whitener

    Missing out on your performance tonight, but my family is there. Hello to Nancy, Bert & Angela. I know I'm missing out on a great night of music.

    2 years ago
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Bio:

About LeRoy Bell... The reception to LeRoy Bell's music has been spectacular. Having performed with B.B. King, Etta James, Al Green, Paolo Nutini, India.Arie, Erykah Badu, LeAnne Rimes, Michael McDonald, Idina Menzel, Colin Hay, Mavis Staples, Keb Mo, Taj Mahal, Leon Russell, Sonny Landreth, Charlie Musselwhite and Los Lobos, not only has he grown as a touring artist, but the experience has given his music an edge that places him in a league of performers creating a sound that crosses many demographics. The Bell family legacy extended from Philly to Seattle when Thom Bell, LeRoy's uncle and third member of Mighty Three Music (along with Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff), opened up the west coast offices of Mighty Three Music in the late 70's. As a young staff writer, LeRoy teamed up with Casey James and wrote songs that would be recorded by The Spinners, The O'Jays, The Temptations, Rita Marley and most notably Elton John. In the late 70's Elton John discovered and quickly became a fan of LeRoy's song writing - recording two of his songs. Elton's recording of Bell's song "Mama Can't Buy Me Love," from the "Thom Bell Sessions," went to 9 pop, 36 R&B, and 1 Adult/Contemporary in the fall of 1979 - earning Elton a Grammy Nomination for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance. That same year, Bell and James had their own million-seller with "Livin' It Up (Friday Night)" on A&M Records. 2003 brought new life for LeRoy as the Fat Boy Slim mix of Elton's "Are you Ready For Love," (composed by Bell) reached 1 in England and most of Europe. LeRoy reinvented himself emerging as a singer/songwriter releasing the acclaimed EP "Spending Time" on his own label, Martez Music Group. After "Spending Time" sold over 15,000 copies, he released "Two Sides to Every Story" and his career was officially re-born. LeRoy Bell's "Only Friends" (his band), features Terry Morgan on bass who has played with Dee Daniels, Pat Wright & The Total Experience Gospel Choir, Dave Lewis, Thelma Houston and others. The mighty force on drums features Davis Martin, formerly of the band, Maktub. ..Myspace Background Generator, Myspace Backgrounds .. .. .. .. I made this layout at BackgroundStation.com | Layout Generator..

Member Since:

November 14, 2005

Members:

LeRoy Bell - Guitar/Banjo/Drums/Percussion/Accordion: Terry Morgan - Bass: Davis Martin-Drums AGENT: Maria Matias Music Maria@mariamatiasmusic.com

Influences:

To Purchase LeRoy's music, visit: www.leroybell.com ..

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Record Label:

Martez Music Group, LLC

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