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*Hillary Clinton on several occasions has done what could be called a mea culpa for hubby, Bill Clinton’s still much talked about and much maligned Omnibus Crime Bill that he spear-headed to Congress in 1994. Her most memorable about-face was in a speech in Harlem last February when she called for “end-to-end” criminal justice […]

*”In 1972, Bill Withers wrote a song about the Vietnam War,” Grammy nominated singer/songwriter Anthony David intones over a stark drumbeat in his personalized and timely interpretation of “I Can’t Write Left-Handed,” Withers’ haunting meditation on military and combat. David’s connection to Withers is multi-faceted. Like the iconic singer/songwriter, David began his musical career after […]

As you know by now, music legend Bill Withers has crossed over to the other side. He recently passed on March 30. He was 81 years old. Now that he’s gone, suddenly clips of his speeches over the years have been emerging on YouTube. These videos reveal that Withers was more than just a talented […]

[…] rhythmical chapter to his book of music stardom, when he serves as co-producer and music director for a tribute to the legendary singer, guitarist, and recording artist, Bill Withers. “Bill Withers’ wife, Marcia, always had this idea to celebrate the anniversary of her husband’s “Live at Carnegie Hall” album that was recorded in 1973,” Phillinganes […]

Bill Withers, performing on television in London in 1972. *The passing of Bill Withers is the topic of our latest “For The Record” podcast. Host Lee Bailey and “The Music Man,” Steven Ivory take a moment to remember the artist behind the legendary hits “Lovely Day,” “Lean On Me,” “Ain’t No Sunshine” and “Use […]

*Happy birthday to the great Bill Withers, born on July 4, 1938. here’s more about the prolific singer/songwriter via Soul Tracks: West Virginia native Bill Withers joined the L.A. music scene in the late 60s after a stint in the Navy.  In 1970 he was signed to the Sussex music label and hit the ground […]

[…] David, Eric Roberson, Avery Sunshine, Kindred, Cam Anthony, Algebra, Omar and Cam Anthony released We Still With Bill, a soulful tribute to the acclaimed and beloved artist Bill Withers, who passed away on March 30th. Produced remotely by Wyatt Closs (Big Bowl of Ideas), Tone Walters (Tonesetters), Stephen Chavers (National Education Association) and Anasa Troutman […]

HAL Scholarship Foundation to Present Heroes and Legends Icon Award to Bill Withers *Grammy winning recording artist Bill Withers will be honored with a HAL Icon Award at the 28th Annual Tribute to Heroes And Legends, September 24, 2017. The exclusive, black tie event honors achievement in television, film and music, and raises funds for performing […]

* Bill Withers’ influence on the music world will take center stage at an upcoming tribute concert at Carnegie Hall. According to Jet, D’Angelo will be on hand to for the tribute, which is set to take place Oct. 1. The “Really Love” singer, along with Ledisi and Ed Sheeran will be among the artists […]

[…] Movie Awards at Warner Bros. Studios on April 9, 2016 in Burbank, California. MTV Movie Awards airs April 10, 2016 at 8pm ET/PT. *Kendrick Lamar used a Bill Withers song in his 2009 track, “I Do This,” but allegedly without permission. And now the owners of the copyright want to be compensated, reports TMZ. Mattie […]

[…] provided by Councilmember District 9 Curren Price, Assemblywoman District 62 and Assistant Speaker Pro Tempore Autumn R. Burke, and FAME.  Among the attendees were Ambassador Attallah Shabazz, Bill Withers, Richard Gant, Roger E. Mosley, Dolores Robinson, former U.S. Congresswoman Diane Watson, Los Angeles County Mark Ridley Thomas, Bernard and Shirley Kinsey, and photographers:  Malcolm Ali, […]

* 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 complications, his family said in a statement to The Associated Press. He was 81. The three-time Grammy […]

[…] in a medley performed by R&B bands Jagged Edge and Silk. Vanessa Bell Calloway, Ed Gordon, Lou Gossett, Jr., David Mann, Willie Moore, Jr., Gary Owen and Bill Withers have been added to the line-up of presenters. Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed is set to open the ceremony. Tamela Mann, Regina Belle, BJ the Chicago Kid, […]

[…] vinyl again.” “The Body and Soul Sessions” offers 12 tracks that are remakes of very popular hit songs from everyone from Steely Dan, John Lennon/Paul McCartney to Bill Withers and James Taylor. The trio is founded by Saisse, a keyboardist who has worked with such iconic musicians as David Bowie and The Rolling Stones. The […]

[…] WATCH/LISTEN Meanwhile, Grammy nominated singer/songwriter, Anthony David has released a new video to “Lovely Day,” the first official single from his Hello Like Before: The Songs Of Bill Withers. “Every time I perform “Lovely Day,” it becomes a sing a-long with the audience but I notice people mainly sing the song’s hook. We decided to […]