Melissa Bell (singer)

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Melissa Bell (born 1964, Islington, London) is a English singer, noted for her work in pop music. She was the lead singer of Soul II Soul.

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Bell was educated in classical pianoforte by her grandmother, Icilda Russel, and supposedly developed a 5-octave range by practicing screaming.

She later became the lead singer of Soul II Soul and one of the UK's top session vocalists, working with George Michael, Guns N' Roses, Liza Minnelli, Lisa Stansfield, David Bowie, Queen, The Who and Elton John.

Bell was voted the brightest new talent of 1992.^{[citation needed]} She resides in North London, and still plays an active role in vocal training and performance techniques.

Stevie Wonder is quoted as saying that "Melissa possesses a world class voice".^{[citation needed]}