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, Stevie said that he’d been in ‘constant contact’ with Bill up until his death and the soul singers had been planning to play music together.
‘We’d been texting each other,’ Stevie explained. ‘He texted me in January telling me how much he appreciated me being there for him, then in February he texted about playing together.’ Stevie, 69, continued: ‘I responded that it would be my pleasure, my joy. Just let me know and I’ll be there. That’s the last message I got from him.’
The Isn’t She Lovely singer is now planning to honour Bill’s legacy with his fellow musicians by recording their own versions of the star’s hits.‘We’ve got to show a lot of love to [Bill’s] wife and children and keep the legacy of what he left behind going ever strong. I think ever artist, at some point, should record one of his songs on their projects.Bill passed away in Los Angeles, his family confirmed in a statement.
‘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.’
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