Ricky Bell

ABOUT RICKY BELL

R&B vocalist best known as a member of the popular groups New Edition and Bell Biv DeVoe . He has also sung backup vocals on tracks by artists like Bobby Brown and LL Cool J .

He was born in Roxbury and formed New Edition in 1983.

He received the Golden Note Award at ASCAP's 21st Annual Rhythm & Soul Music Awards as a member of New Edition in 2008.

He married actress Amy Correa in 2004. In March 2025, the couple announced they were expecting their first child together, after being married for 20 years.

He has been bandmates with Ronnie Devoe in both New Edition and Bell Biv DeVoe.