Damian Bell was born June 25th 1984 in the city of Chicago where
he was raised in the church. Damian started playing at the age
of 8 years old for redeeming church of Christ after being inspired by
family members such as Michael Lewis, James Anderson and Uncle James
"Jimmie" Johnson. For years he learned and pushed himself to surpass
the level of his mentors by practicing and learning new techniques to
enhance his playing. Over the years he played for several churches in
the Chicago area including his grandfathers church Now Generation under
the leadership of Bishop Clay Henry Wilbourn. There He was influenced by
his greatest musical role model Chris Miskel (Brian Culbertson). As Damian hit his
teen years he explored all over the Chicago area and then had the
privilege of working with some of the hottest groups and artist in
Chicago such as William Smith Jr and the renewed voices for Christ,
L'andre Patterson and the shop choir, Inez Andrews (The caravans),
Albertina Walker, Ramone Perry, D'andre Patterson, Jennifer Hudson, and many more.
He has also had the privilege of meeting and sharing the stage with Joshua’s
Troop, New Direction, Mark Hubbert, Donald Lawrence, Malcolm Williams
and many others. In 2002 Damian had the privilege of meeting and working
with Gospel artist Terry Moore that opened a door to help out on
Wednesday night at Salem Baptist Church of Chicago (Pastor James T.
Meeks) where he learned from close mentors Y.L Douglas (Barry Manilow) and Bass Player
Anthony Harmon (Yolanda Adams). In November 2002 Damian joined the U.S Navy and Relocated to
Norfolk VA where he found a new found family and had the privilege of
work with many groups such as Living testimony Community singer, Ralph
Hawkins and sing life, Tamila B., Marvel Harper, Jaquan Williams and
spirit of music, Marcel Wynch and octave praise and many others. Damian
has also had the honor of working with bassist Adam Nitti and Gerald
Veasley, Hip hop group Soulutionn, Jazz composer Oscar Brown Jr and has shared the stage with artist like Chrisette Michele and G.Q. Damian Has many Musical influences such as Jullian (Paco) Ricks, Richard Gibbs, Ramone Shumaker, William Smith Jr., Terry Moore, Y.L Douglas James Baker, Chris Miskell, Calvin Rodgers, Jerald “lil Scooter” Gray (Keisha Cole), Rexsell Hardy, Peggy Britt, the fuzz band and many many many other musicians.

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Damian endorses Agner Drumsticks, Casey Drums and Soultone Cymbals. Damian Bell Currently plays for:

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