Remulus Bell
October 2, 1931 – November 1, 2010
Remus Bell was a Roanoake, Virginia bass player who, over a career that spanned some 60 years, was one of the region’s most respected bluegrass and country musicians. Bell launched his professional career in 1950 and went on to play with such local bands as Tommy Magness’ Tennessee Buddies, and Vivian Bell & the Country Kings. Vivian Bell was his wife. During the early ’50s, he played on recordings by Magness. His long music career was briefly interrupted when he served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. Remus Bell was 79 when he passed away on November 1, 2010.