Rest in peace, Bill Withers. The legendary singer died at the 81 on March 30, 2020.
Fun facts about Bill Withers
- A three-time Grammy Award winner
- “Lean on Me,” was performed at the inaugurations of both Barack Obama and Bill Clinton.
- Was inducted into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2015.
- “Ain’t No Sunshine” and “Lean on Me” are on Rolling Stone’s list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.
- He was a Navy veteran, joining when he was just 17.
- My favorite song Lovely Day, features Withers holding the word “day” for almost 19 seconds.
Celebrities weighed in on the loss of Bill Withers.
What a poignant writer whose songs are more relevant than ever right now💜 May music always bring us together! Rest in paradise to the magnificent #BillWithers 🕊 https://t.co/smITA9MKFO
— Alicia Keys (@aliciakeys) April 3, 2020
I know I know I know I know I know I know I know I got a pic of me & BILL WITHERS somewhere! Who Is He & What Is He To U?! RIP Boss👊🏾
— Samuel L. Jackson (@SamuelLJackson) April 4, 2020
I know I know I know I know I know I know I know I got a pic of me & BILL WITHERS somewhere! Who Is He & What Is He To U?! RIP Boss👊🏾
As a 11 year old first hearing Mr Bill Withers ..I knew when I signed with @DefJam in 1986 I was gonna adopt his philosophy for the next 35 years in the industry. pic.twitter.com/9XqTA3dLbe
— Chuck D (@MrChuckD) April 15, 2020
Lean on Me featuring Bill Withers, John Legend and Stevie Wonder
Ain’t No Sunshine
My favorite is Lovely Day