Jerry Bell is an extraordinary talent, a stylist in all facets of life, whether it's singing, martial arts, or acting.
His passion for music emanates from early vocal training while growing up in Philadelphia in a musical family which has produced gold and platinum albums for two decades. One of his brothers is Archie Bell of Archie Bell and the Drills, which has the hits; Tighten Up, Showdown, I Can't Stop Dancing, Let's Groove, and many more. Also starting with his own group wile still in high school, known as (The Deluesons)
Jerry's vocal skills came from his mother, who was a church singer, also he's vocal training came from a Miami Florida well known recording artist by the name of Jimmy Bo Horne who used to take Bell on the road and tours with him and his band the Miami Ocean Liners who later became KC and the Sunshine Band. as life would have it he would go back to Philadelphia and join forces with he's best friends McFadden and Whitehead who were the top writers for Philadelphia international records, recording such hit as (ain't no stopping us now, Bad Luck, Back Stabbers, Cowboys to Girls, For the Love of Money, and many more) Jerry would later moved to California were he be friend Marvin Gaye and learned many vocal and stage techniques as well as singing background vocals for Marvin Gaye. Later he would team up with more of he's friends James Baker, Austin Lander and Tony Churchill and began to sing lead and backup vocals for The New Birth. After leaving The New Birth in 1979 then he again would join up with other friends Bobby Harris, Philip Bailey, Ralph Johnson, Reggie Andrews, Marlon McClain become one of the lead vocalist for Motown recording Artist "The Dazz Band" He has also recorded as a solo artist in 1980 on MCA Records releasing his solo LP Winter Love Affair
..BRIEF PROFILE OF JERRY AND THE DAZZ BAND
The Dazz Band was known as the "Life of the Party" for its catchy jams such as Let It Whip, and Joy Stick. The danceable jazz band formed out of Cleveland, Ohio, founded by Sonny Jones and Rick Calabrezz. Prior to signing with Motown, The Dazz Band was formerly known as Kinsman Dazz and includes the merging of Bell Telefunk and Mother Brain Tree.
KINSMAN DAZZ,MOTHER BRAIN TREE AND BELL TELEFUNK ARE
Jole Jackson (Guitar)
Kenny Brown (Bass)
Carlos Martinas (Percussions)
Johnny Poindexter (Keyboards)
Sim Dobie Londen (Drums)
Mike Calhound (drums and Vocals)
Pierre DeMudd (Trumpet and Vocals)
and Vocals)
Kenny Pettus (Percussions and Vocals)
Isaac Wiley (Drums)
Mike Wiley (Bass)
Kenny Pettus (Percussions and Vocals)
Isaac Wiley (Drums)
Mike Wiley (Bass)
Eric Fearman (Guitar)
Kevin Frederick (Keybords)
With an 18 year run on Motown, the group won the 1983 Grammy for the jam, "Let It Whip." Producers of Dazz Band include Bobby Harris, Marvin Gaye, Philip Bailey, Ralph Johnson, Reggie Andrews, Marlon McClain.
In 1981, Jerry Bell was invited into the group as one of the vocalists by Bobby Harris and Reggie Andrews. Jerry had a solo LP on MCA at that time, called Winter Love Affair, but joined the group as well. The Dazz Band continues to make records and perform.
THE DAZZ BAND MEMBERS ARE:
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BRIEF PROFILE OF JERRY BELL AND THE NEW BIRTH
New Birth, originally called the Nite-Liters, was formed by Tony Churchill and Harvey Fuqua. In 1975, Tony Churchill, James Baker, and Austin Lander asked Jerry Bell to join the group. Jerry sang for New Birth off and on until 1979. New Birth is known for its hits Been Such a Long Time, Wild Flower, and Coming From All Ends.
New Birth has been signed to RCA Records, Buddha Records, Warner Bros., and later Ariola Records. Despite the turnover within the group, the members who flowed through New Birth remain some of the greatest players and singers. The classic soul sounds of New Birth are unmistakable, capturing a rare bracket of musicians and vocalists who will never be forgotten.
THE NEW BIRTH MEMBERS ARE:Tony Churchill (Tenor Sax, Vibes, Background Vocals)