Thom Bell

Thomas Randolph Bell (January 26, 1943 – December 22, 2022) was an American record producer, arranger and songwriter known as one of the creators of Philadelphia soul in the 1970s. Hailed as one of the most prolific R&B songwriters and producers ever, Bell found success crafting songs for Delfonics, Stylistics, and Spinners. In June 2006, Bell was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. In 2016, Bell was inducted into the Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum.

Thom Bell
Birth nameThomas Randolph Bell
Born(1943-01-26)January 26, 1943
Kingston, Colony of Jamaica
OriginPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedDecember 22, 2022(2022-12-22) (aged 79)
Bellingham, Washington, U.S.
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Record producer
  • arranger
  • songwriter
  • composer
  • pianist
  • singer
Years active1959–2022
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