Bill Withers was the essence of simplicity. His songs were tight, compact and illustrious. Like a little box that opened up into a world of color and poetry, his songs knew how to implore and explode ...

BECKLEY — As the Bill Withers Music Festival continues to expand its reach, the music — and legacy — of the Hall of Famer from Raleigh County remains at the core. The fifth annual festival unfolds on ...

The Bill Withers Committee is seeking contest entries of art, music, and literature from local youth who are inspired by Bill Withers’ songs and his life. The purpose of the contest is to expose local ...

Bill Withers, who wrote and sang a string of soulful songs in the 1970s that have stood the test of time, including “ Lean On Me, ” “Lovely Day” and “Ain’t No Sunshine,” has died from heart ...

It's one of the great disappearing acts in popular-music history. In 1985, Bill Withers, one of the greatest soul singers and songwriters of all time, got sick of the pressures and power struggles and ...

Bill Withers is an American original. His voice is as clear as the wind and just as carefree. Withers has that gift from the gods so overlooked in popular songwriters: a well-tuned ear. Ringtones of ...

When: Saturday, June 22, 9:30 p.m.; Sunday, June 23, 5 & 7:30 p.m. More info: jazzaspensnowmass.org The songs of Bill Withers cast a spell. Vocalist Jose James is learning just how deeply connected ...

Pop star Sam Smith, 33, is known for their soulful, emotional voice. The British singer is also known for their boundary-pushing fashion statements, which have sometimes earned the singer negative ...