Archie Bell & the Drells

Archie Bell & the Drells were an American R&B and soul group formed in Houston in 1966, led by vocalist Archie Bell. Their music blended upbeat, dance-oriented soul with early funk rhythms and tight vocal harmonies, reflecting trends in late 1960s and 1970s urban popular music. They were known for lively, party-ready performances and for helping bring a Southern perspective to mainstream R&B styles.