John Bell Widespread Panic

John farmer bell (born april 14, 1962) is the lead singer, rhythm guitarist and occasional mandolin player for the american rock band widespread panic. Bell grew up in cleveland, ohio, where he. May 16, 2018we caught up with bell ahead of the band’s summer gigs, which kick off in june, to learn about his plans for the next fest, how the band builds their set lists, and why barbecue sauce is like a.

Over the past 30 years, widespread panic has sold over 3 million albums, 4 million downloads. Nov 13, 2025widespread panic and the university of georgia are teaming up for a "home team" collab ft. Merch, a john bell national anthem, and more.

In john farmer bell’s case--it’s the same deal, but bell long ago preferred to defer to his band mates. However, his laid back demeanor seemed to navigate panic’s soulful musical journey. Jul 15, 2025as the lead vocalist and guitarist of widespread panic, he has been instrumental in shaping the sound and success of the band since its inception in 1986.

Apr 14, 2025to celebrate john bell's birthday today, watch jb lead widespread panic through the late 1996 'bombs & butterflies' release party in athens, georgia. Known as jb, he is the guitarist and singer of widespread panic. Widespread panic is an american rock band from athens, georgia.

The current lineup includes guitarist/singer john bell, bassist dave schools, drummer duane trucks,.