Bill Withers

Bill Withers was born on July 4, 1938, in Slab Fork, West Virginia. He grew up in a coal-mining family and later joined the Navy, where he started writing songs. Withers entered the music scene in his early 30s, achieving success with hits like "Ain't No Sunshine" and "Lean on Me." His music spans soul, classic soul, and Motown. Known for simple, heartfelt lyrics, he retired in the mid-1980s and passed away on March 30, 2020.