Some of Ken Bell’s favorite things:
Birthday: June 19th
First Job: Sold Popcorn and Peanuts @ The Astrodome at 14 years old. Lied about age to get job. (Forgive me, Lord)
First Real Job: Computer Tape Librarian for Shell Oil Company at 17 years old
Favorite Book: The Bible
Favorite Movie: RAY!(Look I know the movie just hit theatres BUT It’s No. #1 with me.)
Favorite Music Groups: TOO MANY TO NAME, are we talking Gospel, Jazz, R & B…
Favorite Food or Meal: Love That Chicken from Popeye’s!
Favorite TV Show: The Wire, The Sopranos, Soulfood, ESPN SportsCenter, (Not in that order)
Hobbies: Reading, Research using the internet, listening to new music
One of my many Heroes is: My cousin, former Astronaut Bernard Harris, Jr. – 1st Black man to walk in space.
Who would you invite to your “ultimate” dinner party: Jesus, My late Grandmother, Stella Johnson, My late brother, Stanley Michael Bell
The host behind Sunday Morning Gospel Inspirations, veteran air personality, Ken Bell is a Licensed Local Preacher @ Christian Chapel C.M.E. “Temple of Faith” church, under the guidance of his Pastor, Rev. Jerome E. McNeil, Jr. A graduate of S.M.U. in computer networking, Ken works fulltime for CompUSA in their Technology Training department supporting SAP. An online entrepreneur, Ken is the owner of e-businesses online, kenbelljamz.com among other ventures.
Before answering his call into ministry, Ken entertained music lovers as a D.J. in Houston. Ken started playing parties at the age of 16 as his sister’s request to D.J. her birthday party. He worked nightclubs in Houston, establishing himself as one of the city’s Top Jocks. Ken began his broadcasting career on-air in 1979 as a volunteer at college radio station, KTSU FM in Houston and the radio bug bit him. Venturing into REAL RADIO as some call it in 1983, He captivated listeners with his smooth delivery at MAJIC 102-FM in Houston, KDLZ-FM, and 100.3JAMZ, V100 FM and SMOOTH JAZZ 107.5, The OASIS in Dallas. The multi-faceted Ken has worked on air at multiple formats including Classic Rocker, ARROW 97.9 FM and Easy Listening, LITE 97, Dallas.
Ken started working for ABC Radio Networks, Christmas Day, 1993 for the Soul Gold Soul format. During his 11 years at ABC, he has worked on air for the Rejoice Gospel, Classic R&B, Hot AC, Pure Gold and Country Coast to Coast formats in addition to The Touch. He has also edited commercial scripts for Radio Disney. When taking a break from hosting Gospel Inspirations show on Sunday along with Terry James. Ken enjoys spending time with his family, watching sports, Listening to music and working on his computer.
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