And that is what inspired William Bell to make his addition to the protest song canon, “Strange Fruit is Still Hanging.” “Strange Fruit is Still Hanging” is a blues number that begins with Bell making a reference to George Floyd’s murder at the hands of police and comparing it to a lynching.
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The 13th Annual National Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will celebrate this year's distinguished honorees on October 6. Honorees include:

• Jeffrey Osborn
• Kenny Lattimore
• Candi Staton
• Ginuwine
• Regina Belle
• Buddy Miles
• William Bell
• Terry Stewart
• Rose Marie McCoy
• Ken Hawkins
• Boddie Recording Company.

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A familiar hook plays over the opening seconds of Ludracris’ “Growing Pains.” It’s a seven-note guitar riff, repeated twice and capped by a lush minor-key resolution, sounding sultry, sad and funky all at once. On the surface, it might seem out of place leading off a track from a hard-edged hip-hop album produced in the second year of the new millennium...

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The singer’s 1968 track attracted the attention of reggae producer Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry — and peroxide pinup Billy Idol… Garth Cartwright OCTOBER 23 2023
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Living Blues Magazine has announced its 2024 Award Nominees and The Legendary William Bell has been nominated in the "Most Outstanding Singer" category!

“You Don’t Miss Your Water” by Stax Records artist William Bell inducted into GRAMMY Hall of Fame in 2024

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William Bell, HANSON, Elle King & More Added To The Lineup Of Performers At The Inaugural GRAMMY Hall Of Fame Gala On May 21
 

https://www.grammy.com/news/grammy-hall-of-fame-gala-performers-william-bell-hanson-elle-king