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Philip Bailey

May 08, 1951 (74 years old) in Denver, Colorado, USA

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

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Full Metal Jacket
Parris Island Recruit and Vietnam Platoon
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Untitled Earth, Wind & Fire Documentary
Self
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CMT Crossroads
Self
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Star!
Singing Soldier (uncredited)
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Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
Earth, Wind & Fire
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VERZUZ
Self [Earth, Wind & Fire]
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An Evening of Fourplay
Himself - Vocals
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Mr. Robinson
Philip Bailey
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Earth, Wind & Fire in Concert
Vocals
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That's the Way of the World
Band Member (uncredited)

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