Bell & James Concert Photos

Drummer/guitarist Leroy Bell met guitarist/bassist/keyboardist Casey James while both were members of Philadelphia band Special Blend. After the band disbanded, the two began a songwriting partnership. Bell's uncle was Philly soul mainstay Thom Bell, a key player at Gamble & Huff's Philadelphia International Records. He signed the duo to a music publishing contract with Mighty Three Music, a company he co-owned with Gamble & Huff. Their songs were covered by Elton John(the gold number nine pop/Top 36 R&B hit "Mama Can't Buy Me Love...

Pleasure / Bell & James on Nov 3, 1979 [048-small]

Pleasure / Bell & James
Nov 3, 1979
 Portland, Oregon, United States
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