Maurice White
Maurice White | |
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 Maurice White performing in 1982, with Earth, Wind, and Fire at the Ahoy Rotterdam, The Netherlands. | |
| Background information | |
| Also known as | Reese |
| Born | December 19, 1941 Memphis, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Origin | Chicago, Illinois, United States |
| Died | February 4, 2016 (aged 74) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Genres | Soul, funk, R&B, jazz |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, singer-songwriter, record producer, arranger |
| Instruments | Vocals, kalimba, drums |
| Years active | 1961 – 2014 |
| Labels | Columbia, Kalimba |
| Website | www |
Maurice White (December 19, 1941 – February 4, 2016) was an American singer-songwriter, musician, record producer, arranger and bandleader. He was the founder of the band Earth, Wind & Fire. He was also the older brother of current Earth, Wind & Fire member Verdine White, and former member Fred White. His career began in 1961. He retired in 2014 due to his health.
White was born in Memphis, Tennessee. He was raised in Memphis and in Chicago, Illinois.
White served as the band's main songwriter and record producer, and was co-lead singer (along with Philip Bailey). White won seven Grammys, and was nominated for 21 Grammys in total.[1][2][3]
White died in his sleep on February 4, 2016 from complications of Parkinson's disease. He died at his home in Los Angeles. He was aged 74.[4]
References
[change | change source]- ↑ "The Official Earth, Wind & Fire Website". Earthwindandfire.com. Archived from the original on March 7, 2009. Retrieved October 31, 2011.
- ↑ "Maurice White Overview". allmusic.com.
- ↑ "Awards Database – Maurice White". Los Angeles Times.
- ↑ "Maurice White, Earth, Wind and Fire co-founder, Dies at 74". MyFox8.com. Archived from the original on February 5, 2016. Retrieved February 4, 2016.
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