When you hear the words "EARTH, WIND AND FIRE" it stirs your soul! It makes you feel good! It makes you want to sing-along . . . even if you can't sing! It brings back memories of some of the best concerts you have ever seen. If you never got a chance to see them back in the day (70s and 80s) you truly missed a REAL concert! Maurice White formed Earth, Wind and Fire in 1969 in Chicago, IL. Initially, they were called the "Salty Peppers. He recruited his younger brother Verdine White on bass to join EWF. Maurice White was born in Dec. 19, 1941 in Memphis, TN. At age 6, he began singing in his church's gospel choir and he fell in love with the drums. Earth, Wind & Fire have won 7 Grammy Awards, 4 American Music Awards, and numerous other awards. Philip Bailey joined the group in 1972. He does vocals, conga and percussion. Everyone knows Philip Bailey sings falsetto on such hits as Reasons, Devotion, and Keep Your Head to the Sky. Bailey is currently the on-stage leader of Earth, Wind & Fire, along with bassist, Verdine White, vocalist/percussionist, Ralph Johnson and vocalist/percussionist, B. David Whitworth. For the past 10 years or so, in live duet performances, Bailey will sing his falsetto part, then switch smoothly to the vocal part which was originally sung by Maurice White, showing off his vocal prowess and versatility. Some of their best hits are: Can't Hide Love, Spirit, Mighty Mighty, Shining Star, That's The Way of the World, Sun Goddess, Get Away, Fantasy, and Serpentine Fire. Earth, Wind & Fire are currently on their 40th Anniversary Tour around the country. If you haven't seen them in concert . . . it is a must-see concert! ♫ Kandee MusicLvr ♫
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