Ricardo better known as Ricky Bell is a well-known American singer. He is the lead singer in the band Bell Biv DeVoe and is a founding member of New Edition, an R&B/pop band. Ricardo Campana released in 2000 is his debut album as a solo artist.
Ricardo has a net worth of $ 15 million, according to The Richest. He is musically invested in various places, that could be the reason for his staggering $15 million of net worth.
What are the income sources of singer Ricky Bell?
Given that Ricky Bell has a staggering net worth, it is reasonable for people to wonder about his income sources. We've briefly mentioned that Ricky Bell is the founding member of New Edition. The band was formed in 1978 and it reached its global popularity height in the 80s.
The band is seen as a progenitor of the whole boy band movement. New Edition as a boy band paved the way for other groups like Boyz II Men, Backstreet Boys, Hi-Five, and New Kids on the Block etc. New Edition itself was huge and as a founding member, Ricky Bell sure secured a handomse share of fortune from the popularity.
I'm crying tears of joy! #NewEditionBet #NewEdition #NE4Life
— Ricky Bell (@MrRickyBell) January 27, 2017
Apart from that, Ricky is also the lead singer of the group Bell Biv DeVoe. The band branched off from New Edition in 1989 and is together till date. He is working as a solo artist, and that is his another source of income.
Short career info on Ricky Bell
Ricky Bell began his music career notably in 1983 with the band New Edition. Ronnie DeVoe, Bobby Brown, Michael Bivins and Ralph Tresvant were other members of the band.
The group was active for more than 30 years. Changes followed the band over the years and Ricky formed Bell Biv DeVoe, a separate band including himself, Michael Bivins and Ronnie DeVoe from New Edition.
New Edition as a band is important in US music history as the band led the way for many more popular boy bands to follow. 'Heartbreak' is one of the most significant albums he did with the band New Edition. Can you Stand the Rain, Cool It Now, Candy Girl etc. are some of their popular songs.
