Posted by Soul great Bill Withers has died, it has been announced.
The West Virginia singer melded together soul and jazz, producing something with unique potency.
A fantastic vocalist, the depth and nuance of his work produced some perennial classics – notably ‘Ain’t No Sunshine’ and ‘Grandma’s Hands’.
Subject of the 2009 documentary Still Bill, a full tribute concert for Bill Withers was organised for 2016 at New York’s Carnegie Hall.
A true soul legend, Bill Withers died from heart complications, according to his family.
A statement to Associated Press describes him as a “solitary man with a heart driven to connect to the world,” before adding:
“He spoke honestly to people and connected them to each other.”
Our thoughts are with his loved ones.
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