Bill Withers

Acting

Bill Withers

Born July 4, 1938 · Slab Fork, West Virginia, USA

Died March 30, 2020 · aged 81

William Harrison "Bill" Withers, Jr. (July 4, 1938 - March 30, 2020) was an American singer-songwriter and musician who performed and recorded from 1970 until 1985. Some of his best-known songs are "Lean on Me", "Ain't No Sunshine", "Use Me", "Just the Two of Us", "Lovely Day", and "Grandma's Hands".

Known For

The Groove Under the GrooveThe Groove Under the Groove · 2026
The Groove Under the Groove
8.02026
MovieDocumentaryMusic
An intimate look at the life and career of Paulinho da Costa, the most recorded percussionist in music history. The documentary explores his unique rhythmic language and his collaboration with legendary icons.
The Midnight Special Legendary Performances: More 1974The Midnight Special Legendary Performances: More 1974 · 1974
The Midnight Special Legendary Performances: More 1974
7.01974
MovieMusic
The Boy KingThe Boy King · 1986
The Boy King
7.01986
MovieDrama
Focuses on young Martin Luther King Jr.'s early encounters with prejudice and how the love and courage of his family moved him to speak out against segregation and become a leader in the civil rights movement.
Dead Is DeadDead Is Dead · 1974
Dead Is Dead
6.01974
MovieDocumentary
An educational video exploring drug addiction, including footage of real-life addicts going through rehab therapy.
Bill Withers in Concert - Live at BBC 1973Bill Withers in Concert - Live at BBC 1973 · 1973
Bill Withers in Concert - Live at BBC 1973
1973
Movie
Setlist: 00:00:00 Ain`t No Sunshine 03:18:11 Lonely Town, Lonely Street 09:14:16 Grandma`s Hands 11:40:18 Use Me 16:01:00 Let Me In Your Life 20:15:18 Lean On Me 00:24:47:08 Harlem 29:19:00 end Duración:29:25
Criminal MindsCriminal Minds · 2005
Criminal Minds
8.32005
SeriesCrimeDrama
An elite team of FBI profilers analyze the country's most twisted criminal minds, anticipating their next moves before they strike again. The Behavioral Analysis Unit's most experienced agent is David Rossi, a founding member of the BAU who returns to help the team solve new cases.
Vegetable SoupVegetable Soup · 1975
Vegetable Soup
8.01975
Series
Vegetable Soup is an American educational children's television program produced by the New York State Education Department that originally ran on PBS from September 22, 1975 to December 14, 1978..
Rollin' On The RiverRollin' On The River · 1971
Rollin' On The River
10.01971
Series
Rollin' On The River 1971-72 - (Rollin 1972-73) was a Canadian Music Variety Series hosted by Kenny Rogers and The First Edition. They were the first pop-rock group to host their own prime-time TV series. - 53 episodes x 60 min - Featured guests included: Tina Turner, Merle Haggard, Bo Diddley, April Wine, Bill Withers, The Raiders, Cheech & Chong, The Stampeders, Bruce Cockburn, The Grass Roots, The Five Man Electrical Band, Lighthouse, Climax, Billy Preston, Jim Croce, Kris Kristofferson, Jose Feliciano, Mac Davis, Ronnie Hawkins, John Kay, Chilliwack, Looking Glass, The James Gang, The Poppy Family, Ian & Sylvia, Pat Paulsen, Helen Reddy, Andy Kim, John Stewart and many others. *Note: The series was an hour long in Canada. In the U.S. it was only half an hour, and Canadian talents were excised from the show for prime-time viewing.

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Rollin' On The RiverRollin' On The River · 1971
Rollin' On The River
10.01971
Series
Rollin' On The River 1971-72 - (Rollin 1972-73) was a Canadian Music Variety Series hosted by Kenny Rogers and The First Edition. They were the first pop-rock group to host their own prime-time TV series. - 53 episodes x 60 min - Featured guests included: Tina Turner, Merle Haggard, Bo Diddley, April Wine, Bill Withers, The Raiders, Cheech & Chong, The Stampeders, Bruce Cockburn, The Grass Roots, The Five Man Electrical Band, Lighthouse, Climax, Billy Preston, Jim Croce, Kris Kristofferson, Jose Feliciano, Mac Davis, Ronnie Hawkins, John Kay, Chilliwack, Looking Glass, The James Gang, The Poppy Family, Ian & Sylvia, Pat Paulsen, Helen Reddy, Andy Kim, John Stewart and many others. *Note: The series was an hour long in Canada. In the U.S. it was only half an hour, and Canadian talents were excised from the show for prime-time viewing.