Biography
Maurice White (December 19, 1941 β February 4, 2016) was an American singer, musician, songwriter, bandleader, and record producer. He was best known as the founder, leader, main songwriter and chief producer of the band Earth, Wind & Fire, also serving as the band's co-lead singer with Philip Bailey.Described as a "visionary" by Vibe and a "mastermind" by Variety, White was nominated for a total of 22 Grammys, of which he won seven. He 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. White also worked with musical acts such as Deniece Williams, Cher, The Emotions, Barbra Streisand, Ramsey Lewis, and Neil Diamond.
Filmography
all 9
Movies 8
self 4
TV Shows 1
Earth, Wind & Fire (2004)
The History of Rock 'n' Roll (1995)
Gatchaman OVA (1994)
Gatchaman (1994)
The Making of Rock & Rule (1983)
Earth, Wind & Fire in Concert (1982)
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (1978)
That's the Way of the World (1975)
Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song (1971)
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Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1941-12-19
Deathday2016-02-04 (74 years old)
Birth PlaceMemphis, United States of America
CitizenshipsUnited States of America
AwardsGrammy Award, Grammy Awards, Kennedy Center Honors
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