New release from legend William Bell - "Strange Fruit is Still Hanging"

 

In the grand tradition of legends like Dylan, Cooke, Gaye, and Mayfield, Hall of Famer William Bell has released a new single today, "Strange Fruit is Still Hanging." This track delivers a jazzy, soulful social commentary, reminding us that the haunting issues Billie Holiday sang about in "Strange Fruit" are still painfully relevant today.

Bell's latest release is sure to resonate deeply, and throughout generations of listeners.

Listen to "Strange Fruit is Still Hanging" now!

Written and Performed by: William Bell
Drums and Percussion: Sean O'Rourke
Bass: John Williams
Guitars: Cody Matlock and Larry Eaglin
Keyboards: Reginald "Wizard" Jones
Vocals: William Bell Backup Vocals: Phyllis Smiley & William Bell

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William Bell's "You Don't Miss Your Water" inducted into GRAMMY Hall Of Fame!

 

The GRAMMY Museum's Inaugural GRAMMY Hall Of Fame....an AMAZING Event!

Photo by Sarah Morris / Getty Images for The Recording Academy

On May 21st, the Recording Academy® held the 2024 GRAMMY Museum's Inaugural GRAMMY Hall Of Fame Gala presented by City National Bank at The Novo by Microsoft at L.A. Live in Los Angeles, California.   You Don't Miss Your Water, the 1961 debut single written and recorded by William Bell and released on Stax Records, was among the singles inducted into the GRAMMY Hall Of Fame!   A Stellar Event Indeed.....

Photos by Sarah Morris/Getty Images for The Recording Academy

William Bell May 12 New York City at the Beacon Theatre.

The newly formed Warren Haynes Band announces its inaugural tour beginning with an April gig at Florida’s Wanee Festival and wrapping in July at the Cahors Blues Festival in France. The Gov’t Mule / Allman Brothers Band guitarist’s latest project is an R&B-infused group featuring bassist Ron Johnson, Terence Higgins on drums, keyboardist Nigel Hall and Ruthie Foster on backing vocals. For the band’s May 12 New York City debut at the Beacon Theatre, Haynes & company will be joined by Stax Records legend William Bell. The singer is known for his trademark gravel-and-honey voice on hits like “Trying To Love Two” and his duet with Judy Clay called “Private Number” as well as co-writing “Born Under A Bad Sign” with Booker T. Jones.

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William Bell / Warren Haynes Band, May 12 New York City at the Beacon Theatre.

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