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Zoneboy · 02-04-2016, 06:56 PM

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Earth, Wind & Fire founder Maurice White died Wednesday in his Los Angeles home at the age of 74.

White’s health had declined in the last few months as a result of a long battle with Parkinsons disease, which had plagued him since the early 1990s and forced him to stop touring in 1994.

White founded the legendary funk-soul band in Chicago in the late 1960s alongside his brothers Verdine and Fred and served as the band’s chief songwriter and producer. He shared vocal duties with lead singer Philip Bailey. The group’s hits include “Shining Star,” “September” and “Boogie Wonderland.” The band, which has sold more than 90 million albums worldwide, is set to be honored with a lifetime achievement award at the Grammy Awards on Feb. 15.

The musician has seven Grammy wins and 21 nominations under his belt. EWF was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2000. White also appears in the Vocal Group Hall of Fame, the Songwriters Hall of Fame and the NAACP Image Awards Hall of Fame.

“My brother, hero and best friend Maurice White passed away peacefully last night in his sleep,” Verdine White 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.”

Zoneboy · 02-04-2016, 07:12 PM

Rawr · 02-04-2016, 07:28 PM

I'm so sorry to hear this! May he R.I.P.! A legendary musician.

ABlairican Pie · 02-04-2016, 07:47 PM

As I've said before, this is not turning out to be a good year for classic rock and pop musicians.

MrCleveland · 02-05-2016, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by ABlairican Pie

As I've said before, this is not turning out to be a good year for classic rock and pop musicians.

I hope George Martin isn't next...

Hawkee · 02-06-2016, 05:35 AM

When I was listening to music today I uncovered a rare Maurice White treat that may surprise you when you discover it. In the Cher song Skin Deep from 1986 Maurice White has a vocal solo in it. It's hard to believe that Maurice White is now the second member of Earth Wind And Fire that's no longer alive and the first member from Earth Wind And Fire that's also gone is Charles Stepney. And another well known fact about Maurice White is that he named the band Earth Wind And Fire after his knowledge of the earth when the band was known as The Salty Peppers,
Bestie

AB · 02-06-2016, 04:49 PM

Rest in peace.

Bonniegirl · 02-06-2016, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by ABlairican Pie

As I've said before, this is not turning out to be a good year for classic rock and pop musicians.

I know! Really!!! What is going on?

He wasn't that old either!

RIP Maurice !

isiahthomas · 02-17-2016, 04:58 PM

I love Earth Wind and Fire's videos Serpentine Fire, Boogie Wonderland, Let's Groove, Fall In Love With Me and Thinking Of You. I was sad to hear Maurice White died. My dad has their albums Keep Your Head To The Sky, Open Our Eyes, Gratitude, That's The Way Of The World, Spirit, All N All, Iam, Faces, Raise and Powerlight. I got their albums Raise and Powerlight and greatest hits double cd. I saw their documentary Shining Stars and it's very good. If ya'll haven't seen it, check it out and buy it from Amazon.com. That's where I bought my copy from.

02-04-2016, 06:56 PM	#1
Zoneboy RIP, I'LL NEVER FORGET YOU :( Moderator Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 13, 2003 Location: AT HOME WISHING ALL THIS WAS JUST A DREAM AND THAT I'LL WAKE UP FROM THIS NIGHTMARE. Posts: 34,349	Earth, Wind & Fire Founder Maurice White 1941-2016 Link Earth, Wind & Fire founder Maurice White died Wednesday in his Los Angeles home at the age of 74. White’s health had declined in the last few months as a result of a long battle with Parkinsons disease, which had plagued him since the early 1990s and forced him to stop touring in 1994. White founded the legendary funk-soul band in Chicago in the late 1960s alongside his brothers Verdine and Fred and served as the band’s chief songwriter and producer. He shared vocal duties with lead singer Philip Bailey. The group’s hits include “Shining Star,” “September” and “Boogie Wonderland.” The band, which has sold more than 90 million albums worldwide, is set to be honored with a lifetime achievement award at the Grammy Awards on Feb. 15. The musician has seven Grammy wins and 21 nominations under his belt. EWF was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2000. White also appears in the Vocal Group Hall of Fame, the Songwriters Hall of Fame and the NAACP Image Awards Hall of Fame. “My brother, hero and best friend Maurice White passed away peacefully last night in his sleep,” Verdine White 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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02-04-2016, 07:47 PM	#4
ABlairican Pie Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Dec 12, 2001 Location: Living where cats reign more Supreme than a pizza. Posts: 31,620	RIP Maurice White. As I've said before, this is not turning out to be a good year for classic rock and pop musicians.
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02-06-2016, 05:35 AM	#6
Hawkee Michael Fassbender Fanatic Moderator Forum Star Join Date: Jan 17, 2016 Location: California Posts: 10,771	When I was listening to music today I uncovered a rare Maurice White treat that may surprise you when you discover it. In the Cher song Skin Deep from 1986 Maurice White has a vocal solo in it. It's hard to believe that Maurice White is now the second member of Earth Wind And Fire that's no longer alive and the first member from Earth Wind And Fire that's also gone is Charles Stepney. And another well known fact about Maurice White is that he named the band Earth Wind And Fire after his knowledge of the earth when the band was known as The Salty Peppers, Bestie
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02-04-2016, 07:12 PM	#2
Zoneboy RIP, I'LL NEVER FORGET YOU :( Moderator Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 13, 2003 Location: AT HOME WISHING ALL THIS WAS JUST A DREAM AND THAT I'LL WAKE UP FROM THIS NIGHTMARE. Posts: 34,349

02-04-2016, 07:28 PM	#3
Rawr Member Senior Member Join Date: Feb 05, 2015 Posts: 2,160	I'm so sorry to hear this! May he R.I.P.! A legendary musician.

02-06-2016, 04:49 PM	#7
AB Member Eternal Member Forum Icon Join Date: Dec 26, 2006 Location: The South Posts: 59,429	Rest in peace.

02-17-2016, 04:58 PM	#9
isiahthomas Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Aug 20, 2002 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 10,704	I love Earth Wind and Fire's videos Serpentine Fire, Boogie Wonderland, Let's Groove, Fall In Love With Me and Thinking Of You. I was sad to hear Maurice White died. My dad has their albums Keep Your Head To The Sky, Open Our Eyes, Gratitude, That's The Way Of The World, Spirit, All N All, Iam, Faces, Raise and Powerlight. I got their albums Raise and Powerlight and greatest hits double cd. I saw their documentary Shining Stars and it's very good. If ya'll haven't seen it, check it out and buy it from Amazon.com. That's where I bought my copy from.