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Bill Withers (William Harrison Withers Jr.) was born on 4 July, 1938 in Slab Fork, West Virginia, USA, is a Soundtrack, Composer, Actor. Discover Bill Withers's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is He in this year and how He spends money? Also learn how He earned most of Bill Withers networth?
| Popular As | William Harrison Withers Jr. |
| Occupation | soundtrack,composer,actor |
| Age | 82 years old |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer |
| Born | 4 July, 1938 |
| Birthday | 4 July |
| Birthplace | Slab Fork, West Virginia, USA |
| Date of death | 30 March, 2020 |
| Died Place | Los Angeles, California, USA |
| Nationality | USA |
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Bill Withers Height, Weight & Measurements
At 82 years old, Bill Withers height is 6' 1½" (1.87 m) .
| Physical Status | |
|---|---|
| Height | 6' 1½" (1.87 m) |
| Weight | Not Available |
| Body Measurements | Not Available |
| Eye Color | Not Available |
| Hair Color | Not Available |
Who Is Bill Withers's Wife?
His wife is Marcia Renee Johnson (31 December 1976 - 30 March 2020) ( his death) ( 2 children), Denise Nicholas (17 January 1973 - 1974) ( divorced)
| Family | |
|---|---|
| Parents | Not Available |
| Wife | Marcia Renee Johnson (31 December 1976 - 30 March 2020) ( his death) ( 2 children), Denise Nicholas (17 January 1973 - 1974) ( divorced) |
| Sibling | Not Available |
| Children | Not Available |
Bill Withers Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Bill Withers worth at the age of 82 years old? Bill Withers’s income source is mostly from being a successful Soundtrack. He is from USA. We have estimatedBill Withers's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2023 | $1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2023 | Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2022 | Pending |
| Salary in 2022 | Under Review |
| House | Not Available |
| Cars | Not Available |
| Source of Income | Soundtrack |
Bill Withers Social Network
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Timeline
Withers was the recipient of the ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Heritage Award in 2006.
His songs have been covered by a diverse array of artists that include Michael Jackson, Barbra Streisand, Aretha Franklin, Tom Jones, Linda Ronstadt, Joe Cocker, Mick Jagger, Grace Jones, Diana Ross, Club Nouveau (their 1987 cover of "Lean on Me" won the Grammy Award for Best Rhythm & Blues Song in 1988), Morrisey, Paul McCartney, Michael Bolton, Fiona Apple, Sting, Kenny Rogers, and Johnny Mathis.
, was a #2 Billboard pop hit in 1981 and won the Grammy Award for Best Rhythm & Blues Song.
"Lovely Day" was a Top 30 Billboard pop hit in 1978. "Just the Two of Us," Bill's terrific duet with Grover Washington, Jr.
After parting with Sussex Records, Withers hooked up with Columbia Records in 1975.
In the summer of 1974 Bill performed in concert along with James Brown, Etta James and BB King at the historic Ali/Frasier fight in Zaire (footage of Withers in concert can be seen in the acclaimed documentary "When We Were Kings").
Withers scored a massive smash in 1972 with the marvelously inspirational "Lean on Me," which reached #1 on the Billboard pop charts on July 8. "Use Me" was likewise successful; it peaked at #2 on the Billboard pop charts.
In 1971 Bill released his debut album "Just As I Am. " The song "Ain't No Sunshine" was a #3 R&B radio hit and won the Grammy Award for Best Rhythm & Blues Song.
Withers worked a full time job making toilet seats at the Boeing aircraft company and recorded demos on the side at night for several years prior to being signed to the Sussex Records label in 1970.
After being discharged from the Navy in 1965, Bill moved to Los Angeles, California to pursue a music career.
Singer, songwriter and guitarist Bill Withers was born on July 4, 1938 in the small coal-mining town of Slab Fork, West Virginia and was raised in the nearby town of Beckley. He was the youngest of six children of Mattie (Galloway), a maid, and William Withers, a miner. His father died when Withers was thirteen. Bill worked a series of odd jobs to help his mother out. At age seventeen he joined the US Navy and first became interested in both singing and songwriting during his tour of duty in the armed forces.
