Was she named for the Liberty Bell? The mists of rock history fog over the point, but after Patricia Holt changed monikers and made her professional debut in Philadelphia 24 years ago, Patti LaBelle and the Blue Bells were soon - one of the mainstays of the un-Main Line Philly sound. She still loves the old hometown and is not afraid of singing so. With fellow Philly Cheeses Bill Cosby and David Brenner, LaBelle, 41, has done an "I Love Philadelphia" commercial as part of the city's civic-pride campaign. She can well afford to be supportive. After toiling for years in...
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