Inductee Bill Withers was a leading figure in the black singer-songwriter movement. He crafted quintessential ballads and groove-based tracks that are enduring classics. A masterful lyricist and brilliant vocalist, Withers made emotional connections with listeners on friendship, family, and vulnerability. His timeless songs have been covered and sampled by hundreds of artists, from Aretha Franklin and Michael Jackson to Mary J. Blige and Willie Nelson. More: rockhall.lnk.to/BillWithersFP | Rock

God bless Bill Withers. “Grandma’s Hands” is an absolute treasure of a song 🙏🙏 If you’ve never listened to the 1973 ‘Live At Carnegie Hall’ Bill Withers album, go listen to it right now (especially the performance of this song) and bask in the sonic ecstasy. | Larkin Poe

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