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