Posted on 04/03/2020 7:56:20 AM PDT by Red Badger
Bill Withers, who wrote and sang a string of soulful songs in the 1970s that have stood the test of time, including “ Lean On Me, ” “Lovely Day” and “Ain’t No Sunshine,” has died from heart complications, his family said in a statement to The Associated Press. He was 81.
The three-time Grammy Award winner, who withdrew from making music in the mid-1980s, died on Monday in Los Angeles, the statement said. His death comes as the public has drawn inspiration from his music during the coronavirus pandemic, with health care workers, choirs, artists and more posting their own renditions on “Lean on Me” to help get through the difficult times.
“We are devastated by the loss of our beloved, devoted husband and father. A solitary man with a heart driven to connect to the world at large, with his poetry and music, he spoke honestly to people and connected them to each other,” the family statement read. “As private a life as he lived close to intimate family and friends, his music forever belongs to the world. In this difficult time, we pray his music offers comfort and entertainment as fans hold tight to loved ones.”
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RIP, Mr. Withers. Thank you for your gift.
Wait: He didn’t die of COVID-19?
How is that possible??? /s
Leaning on the Ever Loving Arms of Jesus now. RIP.
I loved his music.....RIP.
I used to do a fairly good rendition of Ain’t no Sunshine.......................
Sounds like he was out of the business longer than he was in it.
RIP.
He did it right, make a few memorable songs, hopefully be financially set for life from it, and enjoy a normal life afterwards.
“Ain’t no Sunshine”
Great little song, one of my favorites.
RIP Thank you Bill Withers.
How sad. May he rest in peace.
Awesome song for where we are TODAY:
And this house just ain’t no home, Anytime she goes away,
And I know, I know, I know, I know, I know, I know, I know, I know, I know ..
RIP
RIP.
I always liked “Lovely Day”.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CICIOJqEb5c
Ain’t no sunshine when you’re gone, Bill.
Heaven gonna have good music now.
R.I.P.
Will need to play this out at a gig when this mess is over. RIP sir.
RIP
Grandma’s Hands
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qv5pagal-ls
Also a nine year veteran of the U.S. Navy.
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