Musical News - Bill Withers

Bill Withers, Grammy Award winning singer, songwriter, and musician, died on March 30, 2020 of heart complications, at the age of 81. Mr. Withers burst upon the scene in 1971 with “Ain’t No Sunshine” and “Grandma’s Hands”. He continued his string of hits with “Lean on Me” and “Use Me,” both from 1972. He recorded “Lovely Day” in 1977 and then “Just the Two of Us” with Grover Washington Jr. in 1981. Mr. Withers was nominated for a total of nine Grammy Awards and won three. He was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2005 and into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2015. Two of his songs, “Ain’t No Sunshine” and “Just the Two of Us” were also inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame. Bill was a force of nature, one of which was certainly a pleasure to deal with.

William “Bill” Harrison Withers Jr.  

July 4, 1939 – March 30, 2020

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