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Bill WithersBill Withers Bill Withers American musician (1938–2020) For the Australian politician, see Bill Withers (politician). For the Welsh sportsman, see Bill Withers (snooker player). For other people with similar names, see William Withers (disambiguation). William Harrison Withers Jr. (July 4, 1938 – March 30, 2020) 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) (recorded in collaboration with Grover Washington Jr.). Withers won three Grammy Awards out of nine total… (Source: Wikipedia)
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