Melissa Bell (singer)
| Melissa Bell | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Melissa Cecelia Ewen Bell |
| Born | 5 March 1964 |
| Origin | London, England, United Kingdom |
| Genres | Dance, club, R&B |
| Occupation(s) | Singer |
| Years active |
1993–1995 (with Soul II Soul) |
| Associated acts | Soul II Soul |
Melissa Cecelia Ewen Bell (born 5 March 1964) is an English singer. The former lead singer of Grammy winning R&B act Soul II Soul, and currently fronts the group Soul Explosion, which started in 1999. She has also worked with Liza Minnelli, Whitney Houston, and Stevie Wonder.[1]
A native of London, Bell is of African, and East Indian descent through her Jamaican-born parents. She is the mother of singer Alexandra Burke.[2]
Bell suffers from kidney failure, and struggled to attend her daughter's live performances during her time on The X Factor.[3]
Discography
- Singles[4]
| Year | Title | Label |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | "Rumbled Sex" | Elements of Sound |
| "Surrender" The Fear of the Pokerface in Broken Heels | Soul Innovations Project | |
References
- ↑ "soul-explosion.com". soul-explosion.com.
- ↑ Forster, Katie (22 March 2015). "Mother and daughter singers Melissa Bell and Alexandra Burke on their special relationship". The Guardian. Retrieved 8 February 2016.
- ↑ "Islington News: X Factor - Alexandra Burke - Melissa Bell - Royal Free Hospital". thecnj.com.
- ↑ "Melissa Bell > Discography > Singles & EPs". Allmusic. Macrovision. Retrieved 19 October 2009.
External links
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