Music and entertainment world pays tribute to the late Bill Withers

Wonder paid tribute to the late soul singer

By Anita Bennett

Stevie Wonder joined an all-star bill of performers for the broadcast of One World: Together at Home. He sang “Lean on Me,” the classic song by the late Bill Withers. He also performed his own song “Love’s in Need of Love Today.” Watch it below.

Stevie Wonder honored his late friend Bill Withers during the One World: Together at Home concert on Sunday (April 18). Withers died from heart complications on March 30 at age 81.The legendary Wonder, sitting at his home piano, told viewers: "During hardships like this, we have to lean on each other for help.

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Sheryl Crow has paid a musical tribute to Bill Withers by teaming up with Citizen Cope for a cover of his tune Lonely Town, Lonely Street.

Webb Wilder used to play the Amazing Rhythm Aces' "Hit the Nail on the Head" back in the mid-'70s, when he was still known as John McMurray and was in a band called Everready. He was happy to dredge up that memory by recording a new version of the song, premiering exclusively on Billboard below, for his upcoming album Night Without Love.

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John Legend and Kid Rock have added their tributes to Bill Withers following news of the reclusive soul man’s death.

Justin Timberlake is paying tribute to one of his biggest idols, the late Bill Withers.

By Andrew Barker

The world is mourning the death of legendary soul singer Bill Withers, who died from heart complications. He was 81 years old.

The world is mourning the death of legendary soul singer Bill Withers, who died from heart complications. He was 81 years old.