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James Bell was born into a music family. At the tender age of 5, Bell recognized his love for music. One of his favorite pastimes was following his uncle, Ernest Johnson, to band rehearsal. There he would listen for hours and imagine himself as one of the band members.

Realizing his nephew’s thirst for music, Uncle Ernest gifted young Bell with a 4-string bass guitar, a gift that would forever change his life.

Born and raised in the San Fernando Valley, a quiet suburb northeast of Los Angeles, Bell received his music education and played in both high school and local bands.

James received his influence from world renowned artists like Larry Graham, Lewis Johnson, and Marcus Miller.

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As a teenager, Bell was friends with the son of Louis Satterfiled, band member of Earth Wind & Fire. Bell was again given a life changing gift, the opportunity to observe Earth Wind and Fire craft timeless hits. This incredible exposure fueled an unquenchable fire for becoming a professiona