This week we’ll hear from one of the architects of Memphis soul. While many of the Stax Records originators are gone, William Bell is still here. And the soulful, horn-driven Stax music and the ...

This story was originally published by ArtsATL. It’s common enough for a classic era singer or band to enjoy a career resurgence after years away from the spotlight. But it is most uncommon for that ...

Five seconds into the opening track of veteran soul man William Bell’s 15th studio album, he shouts, “Oh yeah!” That excited exclamation summarizes his vibrant approach to creating timeless music, ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) When discussing soul music’s golden age, names like Otis Redding, Sam Cooke, and Wilson Pickett tend to dominate the conversation. But nestled quietly among the legends is William ...

Stax Records veteran William Bell has earned numerous honors over the course of his career, including a Grammy and induction to the Memphis Music Hall of Fame. Last summer, the National Endowment for ...

The Black Keys are ready for Valentine’s Day (or, more accurately, the Day After Valentine’s Day) with their cover of William Bell’s “I Forgot to Be Your Lover.” The two-and-a-half–minute apology ...