Philip Bailey

Philip Bailey

73 · Born: May 8, 1951

Personal Details

Born May 8, 1951 Denver, Colorado, USA
Spouse
  • Krystal Johnson

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to Dec 31, 1969 )
  • Janet Hooks

    ( Jun 17, 1970 to Dec 31, 1969 )
  • Valerie

    ( May 14, 2024 to May 14, 2024 )
Parents
  • Eddie Bailey
  • Elizabeth Crossland

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.

Career

2014
2022
Jazz Fest: A New Orleans Story
2020
2002
Live by Request: Earth Wind & Fire