Bill Withers dies at 81
 

Bill Withers, the acclaimed 1970s soul singer behind hits Ain't No Sunshine and Lean On Me has died from heart complications aged 81, his family said.

Lean On Me singer Bill Withers dies at 81

Very Sad... RIP Bill :sigh:

such a great R&B artist. I know what i am playing tonight.

R.I.P. Mr Withers.

I always try to sing along with his long notes in 'Lovely Day', and I really love 'Ain't No Sunshine', 'Lean On Me' and 'Just The Two Of Us'.

Annnnnnnnnd this is the worse news ever. Huge BW fan here.

"Lean On Me" will be around for many years (not to mention "Lovely Day" "Ain't No Sunshine" "Use Me" and "Grandma's Hands"--all direct and heartfelt lyrics). He was a great artist who overcame late bedwetting and a stutter that he kicked at the age of 30 to become a star who was never caught up in the star making machinery. I listened to him for an hour today and reflected on what he stood for and how his lyrics reflected that. Much respect.

SAD news indeed. RIP Bill, and thank you for the time and talents you shared with us.