Carey Bell

Chicago blues, Musical Artist

1936 – 2007

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Who was Carey Bell?

Carey Bell was an American blues musician, who played the harmonica in the Chicago blues style. Bell played harmonica and bass for other blues musicians during the late 1950s, 1960s and early 1970s before embarking on a solo career. Besides his own albums, he recorded as an accompanist or duo artist with Earl Hooker, Robert Nighthawk, Lowell Fulson, Eddie Taylor, Louisiana Red, Jimmy Dawkins as well as a frequent partner with his son, guitarist Lurrie Bell. Blues Revue called Bell "one of Chicago’s finest harpists." The Chicago Tribune said Bell is "a terrific talent in the tradition of Sonny Boy Williamson and Little Walter."

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Born
Nov 14, 1936
Macon
Also known as
  • Bell, Carey
Children
Profession
Lived in
  • Mississippi
Died
May 6, 2007
Chicago

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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