Melissa Bell
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Melissa Cecelia Ewen Bell (5 March 1964 – 28 August 2017) was an English singer.
From 1993 to 1996, Bell was one of the lead singers of British R&B act Soul II Soul, with whom she released a single titled "Wish".
She also created her own band called Soul Explosion, which started in 1999.
Bell also worked with Liza Minnelli, Whitney Houston and Stevie Wonder.
Early life
A native of London, Bell was of African and Indian descent through her Jamaican-born parents. She was a graduate of Southwark College in London Borough of Southwark. She later began working in customer service for Marks and Spencer from 1982 until 1991.
Personal life
Bell was the mother of four children including singer Alexandra Burke. She suffered from diabetes mellitus. She also suffered kidney failure, and struggled to attend many of her daughter's live performances during her time on The X Factor. On 29 August 2017, her daughter Alexandra announced the death of the singer, her family asked for privacy.
During the BBC1 One Show on 25 November 2020, Burke confirmed the proceeds of her 2020 Christmas record, "Silent Night" which features the voice of her mother, would all go to 'The Melisa Bell Foundation". The Foundation supports aspiring youngsters wishing to attend the "Sylvia Young Theatre School."
Career
She appeared on Bobby E and the Midi City Crew's single "Walk on the Wild Side" in 1987. She appeared on the Bingoboys' album The Dancer" in 1991. In 1992, she released her debut single "Reconsider," which attracted major radio attention. She also released "Crystal Clear" a year ago.
Bell joined Soul II Soul in 1993, after Jazzie B heard her single "Reconsider" and asked her to join the group. In 1993, she released "Wish," a tribute to their greatest hits album Volume IV The Classic Singles 88-93. According to the UK Singles Chart, the single peaked at number 24. Following the success of the album, she was invited to appear on Top of the Pops, despite being heavily pregnant with her son.
She went on to record and tour with the group as one of the company's top performers. On their fourth studio album, Volume V: Believe, she appeared lead vocals on the album "Be a Man" in 1995. In 1996, she left the company to pursue her solo career.
Bell's "Rumbled Sex," "Mixed Up," and "Nothing Gonna Stop Me Now" were all hits in 1997; some of which featured potential Bad Boy. Soul Explosion, she formed a new soul band in 1999. She released two singles, "Into My World" and "Love's In Need of Love Today," with a group called Dazz in 2000. "No More" Searching was her first single release in 2002.
Melissa Bell's autobiography Heart and Soul: Melissa Bell's Emotional Autobiography was published in June 2010.