ビル・ウィザースの訃報を受け、さまざまなミュージシャンが追悼コメントを発表【パート１】

ビル・ウィザース（Bill Withers）の訃報を受け、さまざまなミュージシャンが追悼コメントを発表しています。

こちらのパート１では、ブライアン・ウィルソン、クエストラヴ、フリー、ナイル・ロジャース、レニー・クラヴィッツ、ジョー・ウォルシュ、フライング・ロータス、グレアム・コクソン、ベン・ワット、ファットボーイ・スリム、スザンナ・ホフス、ナイジェル・ゴッドリッチ、スラッシュ、アリシア・キーズなどのコメントを紹介しています

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Songs that have been a part of our lives by Bill Withers—the 1970s R&B singer/songwriter who recorded the modern soul standards “Lean On Me,” “Ain’t No Sunshine,” shall live on - Bill WHITHERS has died at the age of 81 - Thank you for your Inspiration Condolences to Family -RIP

— Robert Davi (@RobertJohnDavi) April 3, 2020

One day I will play this song again because it IS a lovely day. For now, Rest In Peace dear man. Your music cheered my heart and soothed my soul.
https://t.co/wdqebBRFkW

— Billy Dee Williams (@realbdw) April 3, 2020

Today we lost one of the sweetest souls. Bill Withers RIP. A more gentle, poetic and dignified man you will struggle to find. He was gracious enough to let me sample him on ‘demons’. Check out ‘Grandma’s Hands’ to remember one of soul music’s finest songwriters... xxx pic.twitter.com/iKzQD1rGJG

— Fatboy Slim (@FatboySlim) April 3, 2020

Peace and love, Bill Withers. pic.twitter.com/cEWBxC45jl

— Susanna Hoffs (@SusannaHoffs) April 3, 2020

Very Sad.. this clip of Bill and hos amazing band was a huge favourite for the Coxonaughts on the road. RIP Withers - Ain't No Sunshine https://t.co/ELpQ2j1dE6

— graham coxon (@grahamcoxon) April 3, 2020

Bill Withers’ Live At Carnegie Hall album is and will always be astonishing.
If you haven’t listened to it do yourself a huge favor and prepare to be moved.https://t.co/oL4RP8N0gj

— matt sweeney (@theheavyjamz) April 3, 2020

Safe passage, Bill Withers. Your incredible music will continue to radiate bright light for artists and musicians and listeners, forever. pic.twitter.com/aizxNgU48t

— Richard Reed Parry (@ParryReed) April 3, 2020

Bill Withers was such a liekeable guy. Always loved that he was from Slab Fork, WV. Check out doc “Still Bill” my friend Alex Vlack made couple years ago it’s great.

— Hamilton Leithauser (@HLeithauser) April 3, 2020

I’m very sad to hear about Bill Withers passing. Bill was a “songwriter’s songwriter” and wrote so many great songs like “Ain’t No Sunshine” and “Lean On Me.” A real loss. Love & Mercy to Bill’s family. – Brian pic.twitter.com/dUGAre6Bjt

— Brian Wilson (@BrianWilsonLive) April 3, 2020

What a poignant writer whose songs are more relevant than ever right now May music always bring us together! Rest in paradise to the magnificent #BillWithers https://t.co/smITA9MKFO

— Alicia Keys (@aliciakeys) April 3, 2020

Mourning the loss of my friend and inspiration, Bill Withers. He was such an incredible songwriter and storyteller. I'm so glad he shared his gift with the world. Life wouldn't be the same without him.

— John Legend (@johnlegend) April 3, 2020

Ask any songwriter in the world and they will tell you Bill Withers was a genius whose life's work was a gift. Rest in peace. You are beloved.pic.twitter.com/3rbXxVs7jt

— Mikel Jollett (@Mikel_Jollett) April 3, 2020

Rest In Power #BillWithers https://t.co/Dc0DQAurVc

— Living Colour (@LivingColour) April 3, 2020

Oh no my friend Bill Withers has died. One of the best songwriters and lovely humans ever. Fuck U 2020 U suck

— Diane Warren (@Diane_Warren) April 3, 2020

RIP BILL WITHERS
One of my biggest heroes. Everyone of his songs had such wisdom and kindness and he sang them all with truth and beauty. I always imagined that God's voice it would sound a lot like Bill's. Huge Loss RS pic.twitter.com/SiogrkTnEN

— Ron Sexsmith (@RonSexsmith) April 3, 2020

RIP BILL WITHERS

— Timbaland (@Timbaland) April 3, 2020

RIP Bill Withers. What a voice and story.

— flyinglotus (@flyinglotus) April 3, 2020

Aw man, Bill Withers was really the greatest. Grandma’s Hands, Ain’t No Sunshine, Lean on Me, Use Me Up, Just The Two Of Us and obviously Lovely Day are some of the best songs of all time. My heart really hurts for him, it reminds me of playing records with at my grandma’s house

— Chance The Rapper (@chancetherapper) April 3, 2020

One of the greatest vocalists and songwriters ever. Love u Mr Withers https://t.co/wzbxsNCRHc

— Mark Ronson (@MarkRonson) April 3, 2020

Safe passage, Bill Withers. Your incredible music will continue to radiate bright light for artists and musicians and listeners, forever. pic.twitter.com/aizxNgU48t

— Richard Reed Parry (@ParryReed) April 3, 2020

Devastated . Meeting + learning from Bill Withers has been one of the greatest gifts of my personal life + career. His music is timeless + perfect. We need his message of unity now more than ever. Sending all my love to his family + my sister Kori Withers. Rest in Power King pic.twitter.com/Fm7fTffvP5

— JOSÉ JAMES (@josejamesmusic) April 3, 2020

RIP Bill Withers... that’s a really sad one. Such a unique amazing musician and song writer.. thanks for everything Bill....

— nigel godrich (@nigelgod) April 3, 2020

My late half-sister, Jennie loved #BillWithers. I loved him too. Effortless, sparse, sincere and soulful. For always. 'Hope She’ll Be Happier' and 'Let Me in Your Life' among my all-time faves. *salutes* pic.twitter.com/Jz1IlHJ5t4

— Ben Watt (@ben_watt) April 3, 2020

Bill Withers RIP my friend. Forever grateful for your music and kindness.

— Joe Walsh (@JoeWalsh) April 3, 2020

RIP Bill Withers (1938 - 2020) #billwithers @RealBillWithers #rip #aintnosunshine pic.twitter.com/cHJLdaK6kY

— Sammy Hagar (@sammyhagar) April 3, 2020

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This news is super devastating. Just this week alone losing Vaughn Mason, Ellis Marsalis, Manu Dibango, & Wallace Rooney....was painful but Bill Withers man....this guy was my FIRST idol before The Jackson 5ive or Prince. He was our Springsteen...our Everyman. One of the last celebrated blue collar musicians. Man this hurts to hear.

Questlove Froman,(@questlove)がシェアした投稿 - 2020年 4月月3日午前8時37分PDT

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Ahh man. Has anyone ever sang popular music better? Take a bath in that voice. He touched my heart every time. He had no interest in fame-game and power, so he stepped away from the music business as a young man, after he got what he needed, and enjoyed his life. His songs will always sound fresh, exciting, deep and sexy as fuck. Bill Withers I love you, an infinite wellspring of inspiration and joy. I’m about to crank up some Bill and let the cosmic healing energies of his voice flow through me once again. If you can, google Old Grey Whistle Test and check his performance on that show. The great James Gadson on drums too.

Flea(@flea333)がシェアした投稿 - 2020年 4月月3日午前7時40分PDT

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RIP #BillWithers

Slash(@slash)がシェアした投稿 - 2020年 4月月3日午前9時41分PDT

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2020 has been awful to us. #RIP Bill Withers. I’m going to be listening to his music all day. If you are unaware of just how important Bill Withers is to hiphop, google “Who sampled Bill Withers.” If you are unaware of how important Bill Withers is to music and to our culture, watch the Still Bill documentary. Keep your loved ones in your heart, always.

Talib Kweli(@talibkweli)がシェアした投稿 - 2020年 4月月3日午前7時34分PDT

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Rest well Bill Withers.

Raekwon The Chef(@raekwon)がシェアした投稿 - 2020年 4月月3日午前8時23分PDT

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Rest in power Bill Withers. Your voice, your songs, and your total expression gave us love, hope, and strength. My soul always has and always will be full of your music. Your humility displayed the depth of your power as you carried us all to a better place. You are still and always will be Bill.

Lenny Kravitz(@lennykravitz)がシェアした投稿 - 2020年 4月月3日午前8時22分PDT