Bill Withers

Soul singer Bill Withers was best known for penning songs like Ain’t No Sunshine, Lean on Me, and Lovely Day. He passed away at 81 years of age due to heart problems. The singer was a three-time Grammy Award winner and released eight albums before retiring. His songs peaked back in the 1970s but have become timeless as singers cover his songs thus ensuring that his contributions to the music industry remained intact.

Withers taught himself how to play the guitar and was soon writing songs. His demo tape was later heard by Clarence Avant, who invited him to record the song Ain’t No Sunshine. His first album was all it took to propel the singer to stardom. Thanks to his smart investments on real estate and other endorsements, Withers and his family had a comfortable life before he passed away.