Freddie Bell died in a Las Vegas hospital late Sunday due to complications of cancer. He was 76. Bell was considered one of the great lounge acts of all time and was an inspiration to Elvis Presley, who covered some of Bell's songs.
Vegas lounge rocker Freddie Bell dies
(via USA Today) · February 11, 2008 · 4:45 PM
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