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Bobby Womack
1944 - 2014
Bobby Womack
1944 - 2014
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BORN
1944
DIED
2014
Bobby Womack Obituary
Womack's publicist Sonya Kolowrat said Friday that the singer had died, but she could provide no other details.
Womack was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease two years ago and overcame addiction and multiple health issues, including prostate cancer, to pull off a second act in his career.
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Womack performed recently at the Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival and seemed in good health and spirits. He had been scheduled to perform at multiple events across Europe in July and August.
He told the BBC in 2013 the Alzheimer's diagnosis came after he began having difficulty remembering his songs and the names of people he had worked with.
The soul singer cut a wide path through the music business as a performer and songwriter in his 50-year career. In 2009, Womack was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
According to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame website, Womack was born in Cleveland, Ohio, and sang gospel music at a young age. Under the influence of gospel and R&B legend Sam Cooke, Womack moved into secular music. In the early 1960s his group recorded "It's All Over Now," which was covered and by the Stones and became the band's first number-one hit.
His songs have been recorded by multiple artists, and he played as a session musician in Memphis in the 1960s.
Womack influenced many early rockers before fading from popular music for more than a decade. Albarn and XL Recordings president Richard Russell helped Womack regain his career with 2012 comeback album "The Bravest Man in the Universe."
"I don't think he ever really thought that he would do anything again," Albarn said of Womack in March. "Watching his rehabilitation and watching his ability to confront new material and new challenges was nothing short of miraculous at the time, and he still today continues to battle his demons and his illness. But he's a beautiful person and when he opens his mouth and that voice comes out, it is something that is somehow touched by God."
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CHRIS TALBOTT, AP Music Writer
AP Music Writer Mesfin Fekadu in New York contributed to this report.
Copyright © 2014 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
734 Entries
Cecelia Davis
June 23, 2023
I am 75yrs and I'm going to miss Bobby Womack. His music gave me life. May he For ever Sleep in Paradise. I love and miss him. RIP
Natalie Ray
January 16, 2018
You were bless to give and sing beautiful music to the world and so so many fans who loved you and your singing
God bless your soul
Mary,wife of the late Clarence(DJSweetdaddy)Scaife Scaife
January 15, 2018
Bobby when I miss you,I only play your music.Rest In Peace
Mary Scaife
January 15, 2018
Bobby when I miss you I only play your music.Rest In Peace.
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Gloria Hunt
January 14, 2018
Bobby I love you music so much on a Friday night I listen to your music for my entertainment I don't need nobody over it's just me and the music and I noticed how you talk all through your songs that's just like a second person in the house with me I love you and I miss you so much Gloria hunt Birmingham Alabama
Lonnie Jackson
December 8, 2017
You were the greatest musician, Bobby. I love your music. Every time I hear your music, I think about you. Rest in peace.
Shelley Craig
November 22, 2017
Miss you so much
Carrie Maeweather
October 16, 2017
Bobby Womack your music I love so much you rest in peace. Your music I will listen to even to day.
Deborah Martin
June 27, 2017
It's been three years today.Gone too soon!
Deborah Martin
June 27, 2017
Rest n peace Bobby Womack my FAVORITE singer of all. I love and miss u! U will NEVER b forgotten n my book!! I will ALWAYS continue to play your music.(I have all) It's been three years today.
Valenda Newell
June 26, 2016
Your music always told a story, I still play HARRY HIPPY that song went deep into my soul and it was the way you sang it BOBBY! When I introduced my son to old school music ...your songs I played to him first...BOBBY your rap was so strong and the music matched your style..(I CAN DIG IT)..THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES
rob johnson
September 9, 2015
Bobby, I just returned from the hospital and got the word that you had passed, RIP and you will be missed, my entire generation grew up with Bobby and legends will always live on.
Madonna Perry
May 25, 2015
Thanks Bobby for being such a great friend over the years. Even when I didn't see you for years and I saw you later on in years you still remained a good friend. God bless you and your family always .and like you always used to tell me God don't like ugly any show ain't stuck on pretty. Madonna
enelrae Smada
May 19, 2015
Condolences to the family. Mr.Bobby Womack,has received his wings,leaving beautiful memories and beautiful music,Absent from the body but present with the Lord,We all was so blessed to have had the opportunity to experience years of this icon introducing, so much awesome music into our live. Gone from us but,he will never be forgotten resting the arm of the Heavenly Savior......Rip
Anthony Willis
January 9, 2015
A LEGEND gone but never forgotten. Your music taught me how to reach maturity on a whole different level. God bless the Womack family.
January 2, 2015
he is missed
JUDY SHEATS
November 12, 2014
My heart goes out to the Womack family. The world has lost a treasure, but your music will live on forever.
dette
November 4, 2014
Rest well my friend
ALBERTA CARTER
October 28, 2014
I LOVE BOBBY WOMACK SONGS,I STII PLAY THEM,HE WAS A GREAT ENTERTAINER,I WILL MISS HIM DEARLY.BUT RIP MR.WOMACK YOUR WORK IS DONE DOWN HERE GREATLY SO,YOUR REWARD IS ABOVE.
October 27, 2014
I've enjoyed his song " think" it really make you do just that. May his family continue to find comfort in God's word ( the bible ). His music lives on.
JACQUI RICHARD
September 16, 2014
THIS MAN COULD NOT ONLY SING HE DRESSED HE MADE YOU TAKE NOTICE TO HIM AND GIVE HIM RESPECT HE HAD A STYLE LIKE NO OTHER WITH HIS SINGING AND DRESSING HE MADE YOU FEEL LIKE YOU COULD JUST FALL IN LOVE WITH HIM JUST FOR BEING HIMSELF AND I KNOW GOD WELCOMED HIM WITH OPEN ARMS
Hattie Dove
September 2, 2014
Your music was awesome.
R.I.P. Bobby
funkee cincinnati
August 24, 2014
No one can sing like this king. He's number one in my book.
Patricia Guy
August 20, 2014
Bobby R.I.P you are loved and missed. My parents always played your music and myself included .
Jillian
August 19, 2014
May the Beautiful Memories of your loved one provide solace and strength to you and your family during this difficult time. May you also find comfort in God's promise of life without end in Paradise. Matthew 5:5 , Acts 25:15
JOYCELYN LYNUM
August 18, 2014
GOD BLESS BOBBY WOMACK. AN EXTRAORDINARY SINGER, SONGWRITER, GUITARIST, POET. THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES. NO MATTER HOW I GET HIGH! I STILL BE LOOKING UP TO YOU! BOBBY WILL BE TRULY MISSED BY THE MILLIONS OF FANS AROUND THE WORLD.
syl stewart
August 16, 2014
To my Soul Brother and Dearest Friend R.I.P. Your music will play on.Miss you...Sly
Franz Waldner
August 16, 2014
R.I.P. Bobby
Barbara Jennings
August 14, 2014
Thanks for so much great music. We the fans will truly miss you. R.I.P. Bobby Womack.
FLORIDA BYNUM-BURT
August 12, 2014
WE LOVE YOU!but GODLove you more.REST IN PEACE!!!!
Annette Lloyd
August 12, 2014
I was raised on Bobby womack's music my mom was absolutely the biggest fan ever & i will miss both of them soooo much she to has went home to the heavens & i'll miss her voice singing alone with his on the radio to (the facts of life) . Man Bobby i will miss u eternally the GREATEST ENTERTAINER, POET & STORY TELLER EVER!!!
Annette Lloyd
August 12, 2014
I was raised on Bobby womack's music my mom was absolutely the biggest fan ever & i will miss both of them soooo much she to has went home to the heavens & i'll miss her voice singing alone with his on the radioto (the facts of life) . Man Bobby i will miss u eternally the GREATEST ENTERTAINER, POET & STORY TELLER EVER!!!
kevin keatings
August 10, 2014
To all BW fans please seek out "Somewhere there's a girl"by the Valentinos on You Tube. Bobby's lead vocal defines what SOUL is! From then to now a massive fan, so much a part of my life. Miss you Bobby RIP.
kevin keatings
August 10, 2014
Remember you introducing me to Johnnie Taylor at one of his gigs in LA in 70's. Saw you LIVE twice, the last time only this year. So much a part of my musical life, and a regular name on my Radio Soul Show list. RIP great man. Will miss you but the music will live forever.
Champ Whitley
August 7, 2014
I pray this candle will never go out because your music won't.
William Whitley
August 7, 2014
Great man with a lot of soul. RIP.
Kevin Latney
July 30, 2014
Bobby Womack, was like that uncle that tell it like it is, no chaser. I grew up listening to his stories through his music, he will be truly missed.
July 30, 2014
Bobby Womack, you will truly be missed. I remember hearing so many stories about you growing up from my grandfather S.R. Crain and my mother. Also, my cousin (a.k.a. Rhamlee (Michael Davis) was around till the end with you). Praying for your family and love ones.
Shasha
July 29, 2014
Bobby Womack... the greatest man in the universe....you'll be truly missed. Love you
Deborah Zanders
July 29, 2014
You will truely be miss Mr. Bobby Womack but your great music will live on.
annette dorsey
July 29, 2014
Bobby loved your music for years. You will truly be missed. But your music will live on forever.
Elizabeth Williams
July 29, 2014
Bobby I grew up listening to your music. I have older brothers that would play your music. I have been in love with it ever since. Rest in peace
Liz---Columbia SC
JW
July 29, 2014
Bobby I learned quite a few life lessons from your music, and I'm a better man from those lessons.
Gina Brewster
July 28, 2014
It's always a place in my heart for you and your music...rest in peace.....love you
Aaron Campbell
July 25, 2014
Bobby was very dear to my whole family. His songs brought us
together during the good times and bad. It ironic cause we lost our father may 14 2014 Henry Campbell Jr from charlotte nc in bobby's voice where do we go from here
Joe Ann Rowe
July 25, 2014
May the "Poet" rest in peace. Yeah we KNOW we're "Lonely now" but heaven just got a lil' more soulful. Thanks for the music Mr Womack
Twania Daniels
July 24, 2014
Rest in peace you've given us some of the best music we could ever listen to.
Candice Martin
July 23, 2014
Bobby thanks for a the wonderful music that will last forever. A True Fan
Candice M
Ella Johnson
July 23, 2014
I literally fell in love with this man and his music at 48. Now I'm 50 and live with the regret of never having the chance to attend any of his concerts now. But he's tucked away in my heart. Now I have nothing but video and music to get by. Rest in peace Bobby, rest in peace... a loyal fan loves you....
Barbara Brand
July 23, 2014
Dear Bobby, It is very rare that children can relate to the music their parents listen to, & from then on I became a fan. My family just celebrated our family reunion, in Beloit Wisc, & and there your name was mentioned,. There will never be any one to replace YOU. I regret not going to see you in Rochester. Your songs, Your music will forever play in our hearts...Saying Good Bye to a LEGEND. WE LOVE YOU MR. WOMACK.
July 23, 2014
Thanks Bobby for all of the wonderful MUSIC. It is very rare that parents and children can relate to the same msic. I grew up listening to my parents play your music, and that made me a TRUE FAN, sorry I didn't get to see your concert in Rochester, NY. Though you have left us, yoursongs will forever live in US, your FANS......Barbara Brand (Buffalo NY.)
VIOLA MERRELL
July 21, 2014
I"LL TELL YOU WHAT, THE WORLD HAS LOST A REAL PERSON, A TRUE LEGEND, AND AN OLD SCHOOL TREASURE...HUGE LOSS.. PLEASE REST IN MY FAVORITE ENTERTAINER.
Celeste Williams
July 20, 2014
Thank you Mr. Womack for your words, your love, your music, and being in your presence. We love you and will miss you and always will, Amen.
Seema
July 20, 2014
Thank you Bobby for the timeless music you gave, you will be missed. I was looking forward to seeing you perform at the Walthamstow Garden Party in the UK this month, sadly it wasn't meant to be. Rest in Peace and many condolences to your family. XXXXXX
Lisa S.
July 20, 2014
True Legend! I grew up listening to your music,my mom was a big Bobby Womack fan as well as my 2 older brothers Will miss you dearly RIP.
Verda Hall
July 19, 2014
Loved Bobby Womack and all of his music. My condolences to his family.
E'lois Watson
July 18, 2014
Bobby, you were a master at telling the ups and downs of relationships in a beautiful heartfelt scream and songs. One only has to continue to listen to any one of your songs to get love, wisdom and respect for this thing called life and love. I have most of your albums and you will remain in my heart through your music...RIP.
July 17, 2014
Bobby womack you will be missed. Had a chance to see two of his shows. Thanks bobby.Horace Davis Monroe nc.
Margaret Jackson
July 17, 2014
Bobby Womack I guess if we think we are lonely now Waite until we cant here your voice u may b gone but you will never b forgotten you songs will live on. rest in paradise .
Donna Clark
July 16, 2014
TRUE Poet!!! May you RIP Mr. Bobby Womack! Heartfelt condolence to his family, friends & fans!!!! Mr. Womack, your voice took us through the mountains and valleys of life! Your songs "painted a picture" undeniably well! Job well done Mr. Womack!!!
Roberta Moyd
July 16, 2014
This Candle signifies memories of you and your music
RIP
Robert Dwayne "Bobby" Womack
Rita Minner
July 15, 2014
I grew up on Bobby Womack!s music ! Have all albums !! RIP
Trena Boyd
July 14, 2014
Bobby.. As A Child I Grow Up On Your Music Through My Mother And Aunts, U Have Always Been 1 Of My Favorite R/B Singers.. I Told Myself 1 Day I Hope The LORD Allows Me The Chance To See U In Person In Concert. WELL GOD BLESSED ME ON JUST THAT!... 2009 U Came To Atlanta Ga. And Proformed A Mother's Day Show At The Civic Center..It Was A Great Show And I Will Never Forget It.. I Got A Chance To Meet U Backstage And Take A Couple Pictures With U.. I Am So Glad I Got The Pleasure Of Attending 1 Of Your Shows And Meeting U In Person.. I Love U Bobby And It Really Hurt Me To My Heart When I Heard U Passed.. U Will Never Be Forgotten.. Rest In Paradise.
Crystal Richardson
July 14, 2014
I grew up on u . Cleaning the house on sat as a child Bobby Womack on the turntable Day light have me and my sisters rocking. Lol u will be truly missed.
Elaine Bauchman
July 14, 2014
Love yo music Love u
Rhonda G
July 13, 2014
I Love all of Bobby Womack music. That's what you call Real music. I had the chance to see him perform twice. My Mom and I was just at his concert last November at the Landers Center in Southaven, Ms. He performed Great that night and looked healthy. RIP Bobby Womack, your great music will forever live on.
Veness Parks
July 13, 2014
I grew up listening to Bobby Womack your music will forever live on. I love you you're gone but definitely not forgotten
joyce lewis
July 13, 2014
Will miss you bobby for life?
andre kingston
July 13, 2014
The last great soul singer is gone
.RIP..... your music has always been a part of my life ....I am a blues lover and enjoyed all u brought to the genre......
no br
July 13, 2014
Always n my heart..old school..RIP..A woman got to have it..
Betty Tucker Prather-El
July 11, 2014
RIP Cousin
My grand motherEarlieWomack
Tucker & Your father Friendly Womack are sister & Brother. I remember seeing you in concert , coming in back stage in Danville, Va.& later in Washington, DC.
May you RIP along with our other Family Tree love ones.
Sherrie Walker
July 11, 2014
Your music will live forever!
tina reese
July 11, 2014
Bobby you were a great performer I will never forget when I saw you in Oakland Ca you rocked the Paramount rest in paradise.??
July 11, 2014
RIP BOBBY WOMACK, YOU ARE THE BEST SONGWRITER OF ALL TIME WILL MISS YOU. BUT I WILL ALWAYS HAVE YOUR COLLECTIONS OF BEAUTIFUL SONGS. MRS. PAMELA WOODS(WASHINGTON, DC.
Drea Dawson
July 11, 2014
So sad the u truly defined what good music is, there will never be another like u. U will live on along with ur music being played at our family functions. RIP MR. WOMACK. The Dawson/Wisdom family
Charles Julian Fearing
July 10, 2014
Great songwriter and singer. So many great songs of love,life and truth!!! You will be missed but will live forever in your works. Thank you for making a huge impact on my life as a songwriter/musician
Rochelle Farmer
July 10, 2014
Rip love you seen you a few times you will live on in me
El Espada Matthews
July 10, 2014
Your music made a difference in our lives. "Across 110th Street" defined a generation and captured a culture in song. I am proud to have shook your hand man to man a few times.
Anthony Reed
July 10, 2014
Well Done Good and Faithful Servant....This is Not Goodbye, but See you Later .....Rest on Cousin Bobby....#It'sAllOverNow. Love Ya!
July 9, 2014
Never to be forgotten the world will always love Bobby Margaret Mays Shreveport, La.
wayne womack
July 9, 2014
Will miss you cousin
Wayne Womack
July 9, 2014
May GOD bless you and you will be always in our hearts.
Dan Greer
July 9, 2014
So long old friend...Love was your message!
Nadine McDaniel-Allen
July 9, 2014
Dear Friend, You will be missed!! RIP
Josephine Thomas
July 9, 2014
My condolences to the family of Mr.Womack. I am so glad that I got a chance to attend a concert in Atlanta about a year or two ago. Bobby was one of my favorite entertainers . He was a very talented man. I've got some good pictures of him that was taken some years ago that I wil cherish as keepsakes.R.I.P. Bobby, gone but not forgotten
July 9, 2014
Happy Hippy was my fav in the day. Brought back lots of memories. May you rest in peace my brother....Anton (Canada)
Sylvester jackson
July 9, 2014
Great Music RIP
July 9, 2014
" Bobby Womack" Going to miss him. Glad that I decide to see Bobby at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival 2014. Thanks for leaving such a wonderful legacy of hits. Reading his autobiography now. CweenPhee (New Orleans)
Boston Mass
July 9, 2014
Rev Gregory Hill
R. Montgomery
July 8, 2014
Bobby Womack performed in Dallas,Tx two weeks before his passing. My husband,daughters and I attended the concert. My daughters are in their twenties and they were very excited about attending the concert just as much as their dad and I were. A good friend of mine is married to Bobby Womack's first cousin. Her husband and two other relatives had a chance to visit with him after the concert.
Bobby Womack's voice was truly a gift from God. His music will live on. May he rest in peace.
Bettye Powell
July 8, 2014
Bobby Womack had a very soulful voice I love his music he inspired us all we will miss you dearly
July 8, 2014
Bobby Womack, you were the MAN. I love your music. It brings back some of the most beautiful memories when my parents were living. Also, when I was a teenager and partied off your music myself. Your voice is just so soulful and genuine. I was blessed to get the chance to see you twice in the past 3 years in concert when my brother-in-law Al Kennedy promoted one of your shows. I feel very blessed for that experience because I am one of your biggest fans. I know you are now with the Lord.
July 8, 2014
May Bobby's soul rest in peace. He is the one of the last of soulful entertainment. He is in the ranks with greats like Johnny Taylor, Tyrone Davis, Wilson Pickett etc...may GOD put him at peace.
Gregory nelson
July 8, 2014
his music will live on forever
cleo green
July 8, 2014
Bobby, u were the best, so happy i had the pleasure of seeing u preform !
Rosalind, Mike Thomas
July 7, 2014
I love this man, his music meant a great deal to me and my husband. Thank you Lord for sending him this way, Prayers to the Womack family
Vicky bolden
July 7, 2014
I am so glad I got a chance to see him at the landers center the last time he came..he was amazing.God bless his family one of a kind besides Ron isley he was one of the only musical genius left.these new one hit wonders don't have a clue about good music
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