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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 United States

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Bill Withers Height, Weight & Measurements

At 82 years old, Bill Withers height is 6' 1½" (1.87 m) .

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Height 6' 1½" (1.87 m)
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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)

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Wife Marcia Renee Johnson (31 December 1976 - 30 March 2020) ( his death) ( 2 children), Denise Nicholas (17 January 1973 - 1974) ( divorced)
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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 United States. We have estimated Bill 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
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Source of Income Soundtrack

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Timeline

2006

Withers was the recipient of the ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Heritage Award in 2006.

2005

Inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame on June 9, 2005 in New York City alongside Robert B. Sherman, Richard M. Sherman, Steve Cropper, John Fogerty, Isaac Hayes and David Porter.

1987

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.

1981

, was a #2 Billboard pop hit in 1981 and won the Grammy Award for Best Rhythm & Blues Song.

1978

"Lovely Day" was a Top 30 Billboard pop hit in 1978. "Just the Two of Us," Bill's terrific duet with Grover Washington, Jr.

1975

After parting with Sussex Records, Withers hooked up with Columbia Records in 1975.

1974

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").

1972

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.

1971

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.

1970

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.

1965

After being discharged from the Navy in 1965, Bill moved to Los Angeles, California to pursue a music career.

1938

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.