RIP Bill Withers

[xgsjx]

Such a sad loss. This fine man made a few classic songs.

https://apple.news/AWRYcK472TkOv0ZEvouUrwQ

[Mykesbass]

Lovely track posted by Danny Baker on Twitter with Louis Johnson on bass. Very sad loss. 

 

[Old Man Riva]

There was an excellent documentary on BBC Four a few years back, Still Bill.

As well as being a wonderful musician he came across as a thoroughly fine human being. It highlighted some of the work he did to help fellow stammerers - most of which the outside world knew nothing about.

[DoubleOhStephan]

Gutted. His lyrics were so beautiful, seemed a true reflection of him as a man. 

[Japhet]

One of the greats. Sad day.

Edited April 3, 2020 by Japhet

[chris_b]

This is terrible news.

[TheGreek]

Sad news...and on such a "lovely daaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay"

[bassfan]

2 hours ago, TheGreek said:

Sad news...and on such a "lovely daaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay"

Do I smiley face or sad face at that? Can I do both? 😢 😂😂 @The Greek

 

Edited April 3, 2020 by bassfan

[Quatschmacher]

A wonderful man and musician whose music really took hold of me in a big way. So sad to hear about this. 

[dlloyd]

 

 

[xgsjx]

Probably my fave song of his. I was singing it yesterday too. 

[dlloyd]

1 minute ago, xgsjx said:

Probably my fave song of his. I was singing it yesterday too. 

Fab band too...  James Gadson on drums... there is no cooler than that.

[scalpy]

3 hours ago, Old Man Riva said:

There was an excellent documentary on BBC Four a few years back, Still Bill.

As well as being a wonderful musician he came across as a thoroughly fine human being. It highlighted some of the work he did to help fellow stammerers - most of which the outside world knew nothing about.

Good call, I was trying to remember what it was called. The scene at the school with students with speech impediments had me in tears. It was that emotional intelligence which elevated his musicianship, great artist.

[Bluewine]

How many times have I said, " I feel like listening to some Bill Withers"

 

Blue

[Old Man Riva]

10 minutes ago, scalpy said:

Good call, I was trying to remember what it was called. The scene at the school with students with speech impediments had me in tears. It was that emotional intelligence which elevated his musicianship, great artist.

Completely agree. It was incredibly moving and he was a genuine inspiration for all those at the school.

Came across as a wonderful human being, and I hadn’t considered it in that way before, but you’re right, his emotional intelligence had a profound effect on his music.