NEW YORK (AP) — Earth, Wind & Fire founder Maurice White, whose horn-driven band sold more than 90 million albums and made hits like “September,” ”Shining Star” and “Boogie Wonderland,” died Wednesday at his home in Los Angeles, his brother Verdine said.
White, who was 74, suffered from Parkinson’s Disease and had retreated from the public even as the band he founded kept performing.
“My brother, hero and best friend Maurice White passed away peacefully last night in his sleep,” Verdine White, also a member of the band, told The Associated Press on Thursday. “While the world has lost another great musician and legend, our family asks that our privacy is respected as we start what will be a very difficult and life changing transition in our lives. Thank you for your prayers and well wishes.”
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Back When Black people sang beautifully and didn't rap.
ReplyDeleteBest band ever!!!!
ReplyDeleteAmazing voice. RIP Maurice!
ReplyDeleteWhole band was phenomenal.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the music! We all loved you for it! RIP.
ReplyDeleteMaurice, you guys cooked! RIP. Maybe you, Bowie and Kantner can do a gig together up there.
ReplyDeleteFarewell Maurice...
ReplyDeleteGlad I didn't grow up in this area. This, Beattles, Elvis, etc... no thanks Jeff. Utter garbage. RIP to him though.
ReplyDeleteGreat band! Their music was liked and enjoyed by everyone, race was not a factor with this band. Their music crossed over to soul, pop, etc. one of the best bands ever!
ReplyDeleteStill touring after all these years too!
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