Bill Withers

Bill Withers (1938–2020) was an American soul/R&B singer-songwriter known for heartfelt hits like "Ain't No Sunshine," "Lean on Me," and "Lovely Day," whose career spanned from working a factory job to becoming a Grammy-winning music icon, celebrated for his rich baritone and relatable, emotionally resonant lyrics about everyday life, love, and struggle before he retired in the mid-80s.