David Bryan plays Lean on Me

David Bryan has posted a video of himself performing the late Bill Withers' classic song "Lean on Me". You can watch it on Twitter or Instagram:

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Here’s my version of Bill Withers “Lean On Me” for Worldwide #DayOfGratitude to honor our COVID-19 heroes! Go to http://younison.org/leanonus to learn more! #LeanOnUs #dayofgratitude

A post shared by David Bryan (@davidbryanmusic) on Apr 30, 2020 at 3:59pm PDT

David's rendition was his contribution to the Worldwide Day of Gratitude, organised by music education community YOUnison to pay tribute to those on the COVID-19 front lines. David recently had his own first-hand experience of COVID-19 and it's nice to just hear him sing again.

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Richie Sambora and Orianthi - From Hollywood with Love videos & photos

Richie Sambora appeared at "From Hollywood with Love" on January 11, a fundraiser for the Midnight Mission. Some might remember Richie was awarded the 2012 The Golden Heart Award for his work with the Midnight Mission. He performed at this show with his Aftermath of the Lowdown solo band and guitarist Orianthi, who also sang on Wanted Dead or Alive.

Karl Larsen captured some photos of Richie and Orianthi at the event.

1AnitrasDance on YouTube also uploaded all of Richie's songs.

Taking a Chance on the Wind


Lean On Me [Bill Withers cover]


Heaven Help Us All [Stevie Wonder cover] / Stranger In This Town


Seven Years Gone


Midnight Rider [The Allman Brothers cover] / Wanted Dead or Alive


Livin' on a Prayer


Some really good renditions there. Regardless of how one might feel about Richie's actions over the past year or what his future is with Bon Jovi, I know I'd much rather see him making music and enjoying it rather than, say, flogging clothes around the world while nameless sources close to him spill rumours to gossip sites.

What did you think of the performance?

Richie Sambora and Orianthi perform Lean On Me

Richie Sambora has been playing Bill Withers' Lean On Me at several charity events since leaving the Bon Jovi tour. This performance featuring Orianthi on guitar is from the star-studded New Year's Eve benefit concert for the Maui Food Bank.

Richie Sambora & Orianthi - Lean On Me - Maui - New Year's Eve 12-31-2013


Alice Cooper has since suggested the lineup for that gig -- which featured him, Steven Tyler, and Sammy Hagar among others -- should tour together.

Richie Sambora performs Lean On Me at Hollywood Christmas Parade

Richie Sambora performed his rendition of a Bill Withers classic at this year's Hollywood Christmas Parade, for the benefit of the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation.

Richie Performs "Lean on Me" at The 82nd Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade


He also performed the song at the 24 Hours of Reality / Cost of Carbon event in October.

Richie Sambora performs Lean on Me at #CostOfCarbon event

Richie Sambora and his solo band performed Bill Withers' "Lean On Me" as part of 24 Hours of Reality, a live-streamed multimedia event to raise awareness of the effects of carbon pollution. Check out the performance below.