Thom Bell, producer of “Sound of Philadelphia,” passed away at 79 on Wednesday. He was responsible for developing the “Sound of Philadelphia” and producing some of the most well-known tunes of the 1970s.

Bell was born in Philadelphia in 1940. He began playing the piano at a young age and went on to study music at the Juilliard School. After college, he began working as a session musician and arranger.

In the late 1960s, Bell began working with Gamble and Huff, the producers of the Philadelphia soul sound. Together, they created some of the most iconic songs of the era, including “If You Don’t Know Me By Now” and “Love Train.”

Bell continued to work as a producer and arranger after Gamble and Huff dissolved their partnership. He worked with a number of artists, including Patti La Belle, the Spinners, and the Stylistics.

Bell was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2004. He was also a recipient of the National Endowment for the Arts’ Lifetime Achievement Award.

Thom Bell was a true pioneer in the music industry. His work helped to shape the sound of an entire generation. He will be greatly missed.

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