William Bell

A soul singer of great subtlety, William Bell was one of the principal architects of the Memphis Sound. Starting off with Rufus Thomas' band in 1953 and recording with the Del Rios vocal quartet in 1957, Bell became an early writer and performer for the Stax/Volt label. Going solo in 1961, the next year he released "You Don't Miss Your Water," its stark power exemplifying the Stax style that provi...