His brother has news agency AP to know that White died Wednesday at his home in Los Angeles.
White founded the band in the sixties. The group sold more than ninety million albums. Among the major hits of the group includes songs like September, Shining Star, Boogie Wonderland and the Beatles cover Got to get you into my life. White was both a singer and writer and producer of his band.
The band had a major influence on pop music. Sound wise they ranged from R & amp; B and soul to funk, disco and psychedelic excesses. They were in the years six times as a band honored with a Grammy Award. White received the prestigious award also once individual, like his fellow singer Philip Bailey
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‘Legend Lost
‘ ‘My brother and hero best friend Maurice White has passed away peacefully in his sleep, ” wrote brother and fellow band member Verdine White on Facebook. The world is ” re a great musician and a legend lost, ” says the bassist of the band
The group won six Grammy Awards and received a spot in the Rock & amp 2000.; Roll Hall of Fame. The group performed yet in Amsterdam in 2013. Because White was suffering from Parkinson’s, he joined
no longer on since 1994.
Video: Earth, Wind & amp;. Fire – September
Earth, Wind & amp; Fire – September
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