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From windmilling arms in a Salt Market Social crowd to songs that spark joy in the face of dementia, the Whodlums were more than a tribute band — they were a lifeline. At their centre is Pete Bell: North Shields born, mod-spirited, relentlessly passionate, and one of the North East’s busiest musicians. As his tribute days fade, Bell’s own music steps into the spotlight, carrying a lifetime of influence, obsession and love for the sound that shaped him.