Chicago blues harmonica master Carey Bell died Sunday, May 6, 2007 in 
Chicago. Beloved by fans world wide, Carey Bell will be remembered by all 
who heard his unique classic harmonica playing, and all who spent time with 
him and his infectious laugh and smile.


Details on funeral arrangements will be posted on www.piedmonttalent.com 
when they are made.


CAREY BELL








b. Carey Bell Harrington,  14 November 1936, Macon, Mississippi, USA.

d. May 6, 2007



"Raucous and exuberant in the great Chicago tradition ... tender 
introspection, emotional complexity, and the kind of sensitivity and tonal 
control a lot of us thought had died with Big Walter Horton."-- LIVING BLUES



" Old school skills with thoroughly modern punch is one way to describe 
blues harp legend Carey Bell. While Bell's harp work packs all the heat of 
Little Walter and Sonny Boy Williamson II, he's also a sharp tunesmith and 
band leader who stands as one of the few players still willing and able to 
bring the sound of classic Chicago blues alive and screaming into the 21st 
Century." - CHICAGO TRIBUNE

"Bell has set the mark for the harp kings to beat. Stunningly great, 
haunting." -- ASSOCIATED PRESS



-          Harmonica legend Carey Bell was one of the very few players who 
didn't learn his craft by listening to old records, but by studying directly 
under the masters. Big Walter Horton, Little Walter and Sonny Boy Williamson 
II are among his teachers. A veteran of both Muddy Waters and Willie Dixon's 
bands as well as a searing solo artist with chops to burn, Bell's classic 
yet contemporary, funky yet subtle and deeply soulful blues place him firmly 
on the short list of blues harmonica superstars.





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