Thom Bell, a singer-songwriter and producer who helped pioneer the sound of Philadelphia soul music, has died.
She declined to give additional details.
The news was first reported by Philadelphia R&B radio station 105.3 WDAS-FM.
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He became a session player and arranger for groups like the Delfonics, the Spinners, and the Stylistics.
In 1975, he became the inaugural winner of the Grammy Award for Producer of the Year, Non-Classical.
He was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2006.
“My condolences go out to his family and friends.
