Earth, Wind & Fire is one of the greatest bands of all time, and they have inspired a lot of people around the world for decades. They are among the best-selling artists of all time, with sales over 90 million records worldwide.
The band was formed in Chicago by Maurice White in 1969, growing out of the Salty Peppers. We all know Philip Bailey, Verdine White and Ralph Johnson in addition to Maurice White, but other prominent members are Larry Dunn, Al McKay, Roland Bautista, Robert Brookins, Sonny Emory, Fred Ravel, Ronnie Laws, Sheldon Reynolds, and Andrew Woolfolk.
Maurice White was the band leader, a musician, songwriter, and record producer. He is often discribed as a «visionary», and a «mastermind». Unfortunately, he died on the morning of February 4, 2016 from the effects of Parkinson`s disease at the age of 74.
The band is known for its kalimba sound, dynamic horn section, energetic, and elaborate stage shows, and the contrast between Bailey`s falsetto, and Maurice`s baritone.
Earth, Wind and Fire has won 6 Grammys out of 17 nominations, and 4 American Music Awards out of 12 nominations. They have also been included into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the Vocal Group Hall of Fame, the NAACP Image Award Hall of Fame, and Hollywood`s Rockwalk, and earned a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
The band has received an ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Heritage Award, a BET Lifetime Achevement Award, a Soul Train Legend Award, a NARAS Signature Governor`s Award, a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, the 2012 Congressional Horizon Award, and the Kennedy Center Honors in 2019.
Eart, Wind & Fire is one of the greatest bands ever, and I have been the biggest fan all the time.
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