Verdine White

Born: 1951-07-25

Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, USA

Biography

American musician who is best known for his work as the bassist for the band Earth, Wind & Fire which has sold more than 90 million albums across the globe. Over the course of his career, he has won 6 Grammy Awards and was honored with the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2016. He was inducted into the 'Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame' in 2000.

Known For

K-Pops!
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
Earth, Wind & Fire (To Be Celestial vs. That's the Weight of the World)
FireAid Benefit Concert
Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song
The World According to Allee Willis
The Sensational Shocking Wonderful Wacky 70's
Under the Volcano
The Groove Under the Groove
That's the Way of the World

Top Movie Credits

K-Pops! Earth, Wind & Fire
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band Earth, Wind & Fire
Earth, Wind & Fire (To Be Celestial vs. That's the Weight of the World) Self
FireAid Benefit Concert Self (Earth, Wind & Fire)
Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song Orchestrator
The World According to Allee Willis Self
The Sensational Shocking Wonderful Wacky 70's Self - Earth, Wind & Fire
Under the Volcano Self
The Groove Under the Groove
That's the Way of the World Band Member (uncredited)