Bill Withers
William Harrison Withers Jr. was an American soul and R&B singer and songwriter. Born in Slab Fork, West Virginia and raised in Beckley, West Virginia, he is known for having several hits over a career spanning 18 years, including "Ain't No Sunshine" (1971), "Grandma's Hands" (1971), "Use Me" (1972), "Lean on Me" (1972), "Lovely Day" (1977) and "Just the Two of Us" (1980).
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- Slab Fork
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- 🏆 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
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"I grew up in the age of Barbra Streisand, Aretha Franklin, Nancy Wilson … It was a time where a fat, ugly broad that could sing had value. Now everything is about image. It’s not poetry. This just isn…"
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