Philip Bailey

Birthday:: 05/08/1951
Place of birth:: 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.

Credits

	Earth, Wind & Fire (To Be Celestial VS. That’s the Weight of the World) (2026) as Self
	K-Pops! (2026) as Earth, Wind & Fire
	A Grammy Salute to Earth, Wind & Fire Live: The 21st Night of September (2025) as Self
	FireAid Benefit Concert (2025) as Self (Earth, Wind & Fire)
	The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2020 Inductions (2020) as Self
	Phil Collins - Best Video Collection 1981-2004 (2006) as self
	Chicago and Earth, Wind & Fire - Live at the Greek Theatre (2005) as
	Earth, Wind & Fire (2004) as Himself
	Earth Wind & Fire: Shining Stars (2001) as self
	Earth, Wind & Fire: Live at Montreux (1997) as lead vocals, percussion
	An Evening of Fourplay (1993) as Himself - Vocals
	Full Metal Jacket (1987) as Parris Island Recruit and Vietnam Platoon
	Earth, Wind & Fire in Concert (1982) as Vocals
	The Sensational Shocking Wonderful Wacky 70's (1980) as Self - Earth, Wind & Fire
	Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (1978) as Earth, Wind & Fire
	That's the Way of the World (1975) as Band Member (uncredited)
	Star! (1968) as Singing Soldier (uncredited)

	Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song (1971) Orchestrator