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/
"Sometimes you have to look to the past to understand where you are going in the future"
Harry / Marietta GA
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Sad, sad day!
One of the best to ever sit in front of a microphone.
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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"Harry / Marietta GA -
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
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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.
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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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