Bill Withers
American musician (1938–2020) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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William Harrison "Bill" Withers, Jr. (July 4, 1938 – March 30, 2020) was an American singer-songwriter and musician. He performed and recorded from 1970 until 1985.[1] He recorded major hits including "Lean on Me", "Ain't No Sunshine", "Use Me", "Just the Two of Us", "Lovely Day", and "Grandma's Hands". He won three Grammy Awards and was nominated for four more during his career.
Bill Withers | |
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 Withers in 1976 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | William Harrison Withers, Jr. |
| Born | July 4, 1938 Slab Fork, West Virginia, U.S. |
| Died | March 30, 2020 (aged 81) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Genres | Soul, R&B, smooth soul, blues |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, singer-songwriter, record producer |
| Instruments | Vocals, guitar, keyboards |
| Years active | 1963 - 2020 |
| Labels | Sussex Columbia |
| Website | www |
He was born in Slab Fork, West Virginia. Withers died of heart disease in Los Angeles on March 30, 2020 at the age of 81.[2][3]
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