"A solitary man with a heart driven to connect to the world at large, with his poetry and music, he spoke honestly to people and connected them to each other. As private a life as he lived close to intimate family and friends, his music forever belongs to the world. In this difficult time, we pray his music offers comfort and entertainment as fans hold tight to loved ones.”⁠ The family of Bill Withers, in a statement announcing the death of the American singer-songwriter, aged 81.⁠ For a look at his life in pictures, follow our bio link.⁠ 📷: Ed Caraeff/Morgan Media/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images | 8 February 1974 | thebucketlisttrip | gettyarchive | #GettyImages25 #PreservingThePast #GettyArchive⁠ ⁠ #billwithers #lovelyday #aintnosunshine #leanonme #justthetwoofus #edcaraeff #soulsinger #70ssoul #musiclegend #soullegend #musichistory #soulmusic #americansongbook #musicphotography #1970s #theseventies #musicphotographer #historyphoto #historyphotographed #nostalgia #archivephoto #p...