Bill Withers, Singer and Songwriter, Dead at 81
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Bill Withers was an interesting man. I had previously read about how he decided to become a musician after the Navy although he had no experience to speak of. He walked away from performing in 1985, and only "appeared" once afterwards on guest spot on a 2004 Jimmy Buffett song.
He died of complications of heart disease.
https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/bill-withers-obituary-977929/
He died of complications of heart disease.
https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/bill-withers-obituary-977929/
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Sad, sad day!
One of the best to ever sit in front of a microphone.
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What a great legacy, though... These songs will live forever.
- Lean on Me
- Lovely Day
- Ain’t No Sunshine
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Bill Withers talks. I saw this on TV and realized his greatness.
Bill Withers Stevie Wonder Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction
https://youtu.be/AHfCZz24lPg "Sometimes you have to look to the past to understand where you are going in the future"Anger is just anger. It isn’t good. It isn’t bad. It just is. What you do with it is what matters.
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prayers to him and his family... great singerMy New Year's resolution is 3840 × 2160
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I hope you are right but from the AP.....
‘Lean On Me,’ ‘Lovely Day’ singer Bill Withers dies at 81
https://apnews.com/e19138ee60f29a319e45bcfba3e39331
"Sometimes you have to look to the past to understand where you are going in the future"Anger is just anger. It isn’t good. It isn’t bad. It just is. What you do with it is what matters.
You can use it to build or to destroy. You just have to make the choice. Jim Butcher
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I saw one conflicting report saying it was a hoax but now i think that was a hoax... I won't even post it.My New Year's resolution is 3840 × 2160
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“Use Me” is one of my most played songs on Spotify...Where’s the KABOOM?!?! There’s supposed to be an Earth shattering KABOOM!!!
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Sad day for sure. RIPPio Elete Pro 520
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That's a good article, and Withers' quotes make it clear he was a pretty smart and self-aware fellow.
It is always nice to read of someone who "walked away from fame" without having been trashed by it in the process.
He was great.
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R.I.P. Mr. Withers. Your time on earth is done.
Loved your songs greatly.
Grandma's Hands is very well done too.
Most people just listen to music and watch movies. I EXPERIENCE them. -
Bill,
Your song " Who is he, and what is he to you" is fantastic too! I love the beat!Most people just listen to music and watch movies. I EXPERIENCE them. -
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Awww man, definitely a great and one of my reference musicians ...RIP2-channel: Modwright KWI-200 Integrated, Dynaudio C1-II Signatures
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You could say I'm a fan.
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“Use Me” is one of my most played songs on Spotify...
you bet..it my favorite by him..Vanessa Fernandez biggest hit was a cover of this! but Bill's is just as good2 ch- Polk CRS+ * Vincent SA-31MK Preamp * Vincent Sp-331 Amp * Marantz SA8005 SACD * Project Xperience Classic TT * Sumiko Blue Point #2 MC cartridge
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