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William Bell

Soul/R&B·other·established·USA
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William Bell is a Memphis-born soul/R&B singer-songwriter, producer, and label owner best known for his work with Stax Records beginning in 1961, having written enduring songs like 'You Don't Miss Your Water' and co-written 'Born Under a Bad Sign.' He reunited with Stax in 2016 for the album 'This Is Where I Live' and won a Grammy in 2017, continuing to record and tour into the 2020s.

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NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS (7)
  • Wrote 'You Don't Miss Your Water'
  • Featured in NAMM oral history archives
  • Signed to Stax Records in 1961
  • Won a Grammy in 2017
  • Entered a publishing administration deal with Concord Music Publishing
  • Co-wrote 'Born Under a Bad Sign'
  • Reunited with Stax Records in 2016 for the album 'This Is Where I Live'
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FREQUENTLY ASKED (5)
Q:Is William Bell underrated?

William Bell has a Quality-to-Fame Gap Score of 30 out of 100. there is a meaningful gap between their artistic quality and mainstream recognition. they have notable achievements including wrote 'you don't miss your water'.

Q:What genre is William Bell?

William Bell works in Soul/R&B originating from USA (Tennessee). As a other artist at the "established" level, William Bell has a Wikipedia presence and is categorized within the broader Soul scene. They are signed to a major label.

Q:How many monthly listeners does William Bell have?

William Bell has approximately 466K monthly listeners on Spotify. A significant audience, though their gap score suggests room for much wider recognition.

Q:Who are similar artists to William Bell?

Fans of William Bell often also enjoy Al Green, Sam & Dave, Otis Redding, Eddie Floyd, Booker T. & the M.G.'s. These artists share common ground in the Soul space and/or the USA other scene. If you appreciate William Bell's approach to soul/r&b, these artists offer similar qualities.

Q:Why isn't William Bell more famous?

With a Gap Score of 30/100, William Bell's artistic quality significantly exceeds their current level of recognition (established). Contributing factors: minimal social media and YouTube presence limits their discoverability outside of direct music platforms; being based in USA, they face additional barriers to visibility in the English-language-dominated global music industry.

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