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Earth, Wind & Fire is an band, formed in Chicago, Illinois in 1969. Led by Maurice White, they are best known for their hits of the 19, among them "After the Love Has Gone", "September," "Reasons," "Fantasy" and "Shining Star."

Earth, Wind & Fire became the first black performers to headline throughout the world without an opening act, to receive Madison Square Garden's Gold Ticket Award for selling more than 100,000 tickets and to receive the Columbia Records Crystal Globe Award for selling more than five million albums in foreign markets. They have gained the BET's Lifetime Achievement Award and ASCAP's Rhythm & Soul Heritage Award.

EW&F was disbanded in 1983, but in 1987 CBS Records convinced Philip Bailey and Maurice White to reunite the group.

The group managed to continue into the 90's with releases such as "Heritage","Millennium",and "In the Name of Love " in 1997. However, due to Parkinson's Disease, Maurice retired from the road but still continued to produce and sing on the group's recordings.

In 2000, the original '70s edition of Earth, Wind & Fire reunited for one night only in honor of their induction into The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame. The documentary entitled 'Earth, Wind & Fire: Shining Stars', which contains rarely seen historic video footage along with in-depth interviews with the band members was released in 2001

While not as prolific as in their '70's heyday, Earth, Wind & Fire released "The Promise" in 2003 and the criticially acclaimed "Illumination", which featured current contemporary r& b guests such as Will I Am, Rafael Saddiq, and Brian McKnight. A very successful tour in 2007 and DVD release, paired the group with former Columbia label mates, Chicago.

While still touring, Philip Bailey, Ralph Johnson, and Maurice's brother, bassist Verdine White, remain as the group's only original members.

Maurice White died on Wednesday 3rd February 2016 at his home in Los Angeles. White, who was 74, suffered from Parkinson's Disease and had retreated from the public even as the band he founded kept performing.

Top Tracks
1) September
2) Let's Groove
3) Boogie Wonderland
4) Shining Star
5) Fantasy
6) After the Love Has Gone
7) Reasons
8) That's the Way of the World
9) Sing A Song
10) Got to Get You into My Life
11) In The Stone
12) Getaway
13) Can't Hide Love
14) Serpentine Fire
15) Beijo (Interlude)
16) Mighty Mighty
17) Fantasy - Single Version
18) Can't Let Go
19) Saturday Nite
20) Devotion
21) Love's Holiday
22) Star
23) Kalimba Story
24) I'll Write a Song for You
25) Be Ever Wonderful


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  • 1969 – present (53 years)
  • Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States
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    Andrew Woolfolk (1973 – 1993)
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    Beloyd Taylor (1981 – 1982)
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    Chester Washington (1969 – 1971)
    Daniel de los Reyes (2001 – 2004)
    David Romero (1993 – 1998)
    Dick Smith (1987 – 1991)
    Don Whitehead (1969 – 1971)
    Fred White (1974 – 1983)
    Freddie Ravel (1992 – 1995)
    Gary L. Morgan (1974 – 1995)
    Gordon Campbell (1999 – 2001)
    Greg Moore (2004 – present)
    Jessica Cleaves (1972 – 1973)
    John Johnson (2002 – 2004)
    John Paris (2001 – present)
    Johnny Graham (1973 – 1983)
    Kim Johnson (2004 – present)
    Kimberly Brewer (2002 – 2004)
    Krystal Bailey (2004 – 2004)
    Larry Dunn (1972 – 1983)
    Leslie Drayton (1969 – 1971)
    Maurice White (1969 – 2016)
    Michael Beal (1969 – 1971)
    Mike McKnight (1996 – 1998)
    Morris O'Connor (2008 – present)
    Morris Pleasure (1993 – 2001)
    Myron McKinley (2001 – present)
    Philip Bailey (1972 – present)
    Philip Bailey, Jr. (2008 – present)
    Ralph Johnson (1972 – present)
    Robert Brookins (1998 – 2004)
    Roland Bautista (1972 – 1983)
    Ronnie Laws (1972 – 1972)
    Sheldon Reynolds (1987 – 2002)
    Sherry Scott (1969 – 1971)
    Sonny Emory (1987 – 1998)
    Vadim Zilberstein (2004 – 2008)
    Vance Taylor (1987 – 1993)
    Verdine White (1969 – present)
    Wade Flemons (1969 – 1971)
    Wayne Vaughn (1981 – 1983)
    Yackov Ben Israel (1969 – 1971)
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