ArtistInfo

Maurice White

voc, kal, dr, 1941-2016 US, Memphis, Tennessee
Singer / Musician / Songwriter / Arranger / Producer of R&B/Soul and Jazz

Maurice White (December 19, 1941 — February 3, 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. He served as the band's main songwriter and record producer, and was co-lead singer along with Philip Bailey. He won seven Grammys, and was nominated for a total of twenty Grammys. White was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Vocal Group Hall of Fame as a member of Earth, Wind & Fire, and was also inducted individually into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. Also known by his nickname "Reese", he worked with several famous recording artists, including Deniece Williams, the Emotio

Instruments

• Vocals
• Drums
• Percussion
• Backing Vocals

Genres

• R&B/Soul
• Jazz
• Pop
• Electronic
• Rock

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