Bill Withers

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. 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.

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.

References

Other websites

Biography at Soultracks.com
Bill Withers Biography with photos
 Still Bill documentary
 Extensive 2009 audio interview with Withers on public radio program The Sound of Young America

Category:American Grammy Award winners
Category:1938 births
Category:2020 deaths
Category:Singer-songwriters from Los Angeles
Category:Singers from West Virginia
Category:Musicians from West Virginia
Category:Musicians from Los Angeles
Category:Writers from West Virginia
Category:Disease-related deaths in Los Angeles
Category:Deaths from heart disease