This is all I know about Wells Kelly's career prior to him joining Meat:
Drummer Wells Kelly was a founding member in 1972 of American band Orleans. They initially played a mixture of R&B with Cajun roots before eventually becoming a fully fledged rock 'n' roll band.
Their hits included "Dance With Me", "Let There Be Music", "Reach", "Still The One", "Love Takes Time" & "Forever".
The band split up in the early 80s and in 1984 Wells became drummer with The Netherland Express. Tragically he died in London just as Meat's Bad Attitude Tour was about to hit the road. He was replaced by English drummer Andy Wells.
If you look at the picture of Meat and the band on the "Bad Attitude" insert you will see Wells top right.
BTW Orleans later reformed and I believe are still going strong.
Hope this helps Dottie.
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