R.I.P. Soul Music Legend Bobby Womack

The legendary soul singer Bobby Womack has passed away at the age of 70.

Womack began his career in the 1960s, alongside his brother Curtis. They started out as gospel singers before taking a more secular pop route, and scored their first big success with ‘It’s All Over Now’, a song that would later be covered by The Rolling Stones. He released a string of solo albums in the ensuing years, and his biggest hit was 1981’s ‘If You Think You’re Lonely Now’.
Throughout the ’80s, Womack struggled with drug addiction, eventually checking into rehab, and he suffered a number of serious health problems, including diabetes, pneumonia, colon cancer and the early signs of Alzheimer’s disease. He eventually recovered, and in later years, enjoyed something of a career resurgence.
In 2010, he contributed to the Gorillaz song ‘Stylo’, along with Mos Def, and in 2012, he released an acclaimed album, The Best Is Yet To Come, on the XL Recordings label. The album was produced by Damon Albarn, and featured a guest spot from Lana Del Rey. A follow-up is due for release at some point this year.
Womack was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame in 2009, and said at the time: “This is just about as exciting to me as being able to see Barack Obama become the first black President of the United States of America! It proves that, if you’re blessed to be able to wait on what’s important to you, a lot of things will change in life.”
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