Bill Withers, ‘Lean on Me’ And ‘Ain’t No Sunshine’ Singer, Dead at 81
John V.
Posted On April 3, 2020
Singer and songwriter Bill Withers dies from heart complications on Monday at age 81 in Los Angles. Withers was known for his hits in the ’70s including ‘Lean on Me’ and ‘Ain’t No Sunshine’.
His family confirmed these news saying:
“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.”
Withers began recording and performing in 1970, scoring his first smash single with “Ain’t No Sunshine” from his debut album, “Just As I Am” … released in 1971. The song won the Grammy for R&B song of the year.
After that he released hits like “Use Me,” “Just the Two of Us” and “Lovely Day”, after which he unfortunately withdrew from making music in 1985 to live a more private life.
“As private a life as he lived close to intimate family and friends, his music forever belongs to the world.” says his family.
Bill was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2015.
