Bill Withers
American singer-songwriter
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About Bill Withers
Bill Withers was an American singer-songwriter. He recorded 8 studio albums during his illustrious musical career. His first album entitled, "Just as I Am" was released in 1971 and the following year, he dropped another album titled, "Still Bill".
His Highlights
"Ain't No Sunshine", "Use Me", and "Just the Two of Us" are some of his well-known tracks.
His Legacy
Withers is regarded as one of the most important r'n'b singers of all-time.
His Awards
Throughout his career, Withers had been nominated 7 times for a Grammy Award and he won 3 of them. The first one in 1971 for his biggest hit to date, "Ain't No Sunshine".
In 2015, he became a "Rock and Roll Hall of Fame" inductee. He was also inducted into the "Songwriters Hall of Fame" in the year 2005.
His Personal Life
Withers was married twice including Denise Nicholas, whom he was married to from 1973 to 1974. He got married to Marcia Johnson in 1976 and birthed two children, Kori and Todd, with her.
Fun Facts
He worked as an assembler for several different companies. When he debuted the song "Ain't No Sunshine", he refused to resign his job!
In 1974, Withers performed in a show alongside other top musicians like James Brown and Etta James.
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People born on July 4 fall under the Zodiac sign of Cancer, the Crab. Bill Withers is the 920th most popular Cancer.
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