Ricky Bell is an American singer best known for his songs based on R&B and pop genre. He is the founding member of the group New Edition and is the lead singer of Bell Biv DeVoe. Ricky Bell is also known as Slick in the music industry.
Boston Born Ricky Bell Grew Up Along With Eleven Siblings
Ricky Bell was born on September 18, 1967, as Ricardo Bell but is famous as Ricky Bell in Boston, Ma s sachusetts. He is the youngest of the eleven children of his parents. He was born in Roxbury, Boston, Ma s sachusetts. The information on his early life and education is completely in the shade. He is an American citizen and belongs to Puerto Rican, Guatemalan, Japanese and Jewish descent.
Career
Ricky Bell started his career as a singer along with his close friend Ralph Tresvant from a group called 'Ricky and Ralph' since 1978. Later, they formed a group along with Michael Bivins, Bobby Brown and Ronnie DeVoe as New Edition. The legend of New Edition spanned for more than 30 years.
After Bobby Brown left the group, the group was joined by Johnny Gill in the mid-80s. Ricky Bell was given the chance to go solo but he opted to form a band with Michael Bivins and Ronnie DeVoe as BBD.
In the 1990s, Ricky debuted as a lead singer and established himself as a capable voice to chart on the lists. He was primarily a backup vocalist with New Edition but his debut as lead singer proved his skill as a lead singer as well. Ricky Bell has performed for over two dozen television and film performances which include, New York undercover, Family Matters and many others.
Earned $15 Million Net Worth
The exact salary of Ricky Bell is not disclosed in any media. However, sources claim that he earns a very handsome amount of salary. His current estimated net worth is $15 million.
Married To Longtime Love Amy Correal Bell
Moving onto the personal life of Ricky Bell, he is a happily married man and has a double wedding with Ralph E. Tresvant. He is married to his love of life, his girlfriend, an actress, Amy Correa in the years 2004 after a few years of a dating relationship.
Together the couple has not shared any kids to this date but still maintaining a healthy relationship with any bad rumors.
Short Bio Of His Wife
His wife, Amy, was born on May 23, 1982, in Mission Hills, California. She started acting at the age of 11 years.
More on Ricky Bell
Ricky Bell is five feet and five inches tall. He is a very talented singer. He is an avid fan of Basketball and supports Boston Celtics. The news of Ricky Bell using the drugs hit the internet with the Twitter Hashtag #DamnRicky.
Ricky Bell is one of the most loved R&B singers in the music industry. He is active on Twitter with the handle @MrRickyBell.
by Bchrome, 17 Feb, 2017