Philip Bailey

Born: 1951-05-08

Birthplace: Denver, Colorado, USA

Biography

Philip James Bailey (born May 8, 1951) is an American singer, songwriter and percussionist, best known as an early member and one of the two lead singers (along with group founder Maurice White) of the band Earth, Wind & Fire. Noted for his four-octave vocal range and distinctive falsetto register, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2000 and the Vocal Group Hall of Fame as a member of Earth, Wind & Fire. He was also inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame for his work with the band.

Earth, Wind, & Fire were awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Recording at 7080 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California.

Known For

Full Metal Jacket
K-Pops!
Earth, Wind & Fire (To Be Celestial vs. That's the Weight of the World)
Star!
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song
FireAid Benefit Concert
That's the Way of the World
Chicago and Earth, Wind & Fire - Live at the Greek Theatre
The Sensational Shocking Wonderful Wacky 70's

Top Movie Credits

Full Metal Jacket Parris Island Recruit and Vietnam Platoon
K-Pops! Earth, Wind & Fire
Earth, Wind & Fire (To Be Celestial vs. That's the Weight of the World) Self
Star! Singing Soldier (uncredited)
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band Earth, Wind & Fire
Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song Orchestrator
FireAid Benefit Concert Self (Earth, Wind & Fire)
That's the Way of the World Band Member (uncredited)
Chicago and Earth, Wind & Fire - Live at the Greek Theatre
The Sensational Shocking Wonderful Wacky 70's Self - Earth, Wind & Fire