Ed Bell
Ed Bell (* around 1905 in Alabama , † around 1960 in Alabama) was an American blues musician.
Life
Bell was part of the blues scene in Greenville, Alabama , where he performed at local festivals. In 1927 he recorded his first session for Paramount Records , including his debut and now best-known piece, the "Mamlish Blues". In 1930 he recorded again for Columbia Records . During the Depression Bell sold his guitar and retired as a musician, and died around 1960.
His singing style was clearly influenced by the Field Hollers .
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- Robert Santelli, The Big Book Of Blues - A Biographical Encyclopedia , 1993, ISBN 0-14-015939-8 , p. 26
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| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Bell, Ed |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American blues musician |
| DATE OF BIRTH | around 1905 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Alabama |
| DATE OF DEATH | around 1960 |
| Place of death | Alabama |