List of Earth, Wind & Fire band members

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Four line-ups of Earth, Wind & Fire performing in 1982, 2004, 2009, 2015 and 2022

Earth, Wind & Fire are an American multi-genre band, founded by Maurice White (vocals, drums, percussion) in 1969, the bands original line-up included Maurice, alongside his brother Verdine White (bass), guitarist Michael Beal, pianists and vocalists Wade Flemons and Don Whitehead, percussionist Yackov Ben Israel, vocalist Sherry Scott, trumpeter Leslie Drayton, trombonist Alexander Thomas and saxophonist Chester Washington. [2]

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The band, since Maurice's death in 2016, currently consists of Verdine (a constant member), vocalists/percussionists Philip Bailey, Ralph Johnson (both since 1972) and B. David Whitworth (since 1996), keyboardist Myron McKinley and drummer John Paris (both since 2001), lead guitarist Morris O'Connor (since 2008), vocalist Philip Doron Bailey (since 2009) and rhythm guitarist Serg Dimitrijevic (since 2012).[ citation needed ]

History

Maurice White first founded Earth, Wind & Fire in 1969, alongside his friends Wade Flemons (vocals) and Don Whitehead (bass and keyboards), as a song writing trio known as "The Salty Peppers". [3] After releasing two singles, the band moved from Chicago to Los Angeles, adding singer Sherry Scott, [4] percussionist Yackov Ben Israel, and Maurice's brother Verdine on bass. [5] The band soon changed their name to Earth, Wind & Fire soon after, after auditioning in L.A., the band added Michael Beal on guitar, Chester Washington on reeds, Leslie Drayton on trumpet, and Alex Thomas on trombone. [5]

After releasing two album, the White brothers completely rebuild the band in 1972 with vocalist Helena Davis (soon replaced by Jessica Cleaves), woodwind player Ronnie Laws, guitarist Roland Bautista, keyboardist Larry Dunn, vocalist Philip Bailey and percussionist Ralph Johnson. [6] After releasing another album, Laws and Bautista left the band, Laws was replaced by Bailey's school friend Andrew Woolfolk, and Bautista was replaced by Al McKay and Johnny Graham. This line-up recorded a new album, following its release in 1973, Jessica Cleaves left the band and was not replaced. [5]

In 1974 the band were joined by Maurice and Verdine's brother Fred White as co drummer. [6] In 1975, the band were expanded to feature a horn section, called the EWF or Phenix Horns, which featured Don Myrick on saxophone, Louis "Lui Lui" Satterfield on trombone, Rahmlee Michael Davis on trumpet, and Michael Harris on trumpet. [5] [7] This line-up remained until 1981, when Al McKay left, [5] he was replaced by the returning Bautista. [5] After releasing three more albums, Maurice put the band on hiatus in 1984

The band returned in 1987, with returning members Verdine and Maurice White, Ralph Johnson, Philip Bailey and Andrew Woolfolk, and new members guitarists/vocalists Sheldon Reynolds and Dick Smith, keyboardist Vance Taylor, and drummer Sonny Emory. As well as a new horn section dubbed Earth, Wind & Fire Horns, consisting of Gary Bias on the saxophone, Raymond Lee Brown on the trumpet, and Reggie Young on flugelhorn and trombone. [5]

Smith left the band in 1991. Between 1992 and 1994, the band were joined by second keyboardist Fred Ravel, [8] Morris Pleasure replaced Vance Taylor in 1993, playing keyboards and bass between 1993 and 2001, [9] and David Romero played percussion between 1993 and 2002. B. David Whitworth also joined on percussion and vocalist in 1996. Robert Brookins joined on second keyboards in 1998.

Emory was replaced by Gorden Campbell in 1999, Morris Pleasure departed in 2001, and was replaced by Myron McKinley. Bobby Gonzales joined as second guitarist in 2001, John Paris replaced Campbell in 2001. Sheldon Reynolds, David Romero and Bobby Gonzales all departed in 2002, they were replaced by guitarist John Johnson and percussionist Daniel de los Reyes, Kimberly Brewer also joined as female vocalist. These three new members all departed in 2004, alongside keyboardist Robert Brookins. Krystal Bailey joined as female vocalist, though she was soon replaced Kim Johnson. Vadim Zilbershtein and Greg "G-Mo" Moore both joined as guitarists in 2004 and 2002 respectively. Zilbershtein departed in 2008, he was replaced Morris O'Connor. Bailey son, Philip Doron Bailey Jr. joined as a vocalist in 2009. Moore left in 2014, and the band were joined Serg Dimitrijevic in 2012.

Founder Maurice White died February 4, 2016, he was still a member of the band though he hadn't toured with the band regularly for a few years. [10]

Members

Current

ImageNameYears activeInstrumentsRelease contributions
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Verdine White
  • 1970–1984
  • 1987–present
  • bass
  • percussion
  • vocals
all releases
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Philip Bailey
  • 1972–1984
  • 1987–present
  • vocals
  • conga
  • percussion
  • kalimba
all releases from Last Days and Time (1972) onwards
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Ralph Johnson
  • drums
  • percussion
  • vocals
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B. David Whitworth1996–present
  • percussion
  • vocals
The Promise (2003)
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Myron McKinley2001–present
  • keyboards
  • musical director
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John Paris
  • drums
  • vocals
  • The Promise (2003)
  • Now, Then & Forever (2013)
  • Holiday (2014)
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Morris O'Connor2008–present
  • lead guitar
  • vocals
  • Now, Then & Forever (2013)
  • Holiday (2014)
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Philip Doron Bailey2009–present
  • vocals
  • percussion
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Serg Dimitrijevic2012–present
  • rhythm guitar
  • vocals
Holiday (2014)

Former

ImageNameYears activeInstrumentsRelease contributions
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Maurice White
  • 1970–1984
  • 1987–2016 (until his death)
  • vocals
  • kalimba
  • drums
  • percussion
  • band creator and leader
all releases from Earth, Wind & Fire (1971) to The Classic Christmas Album (2015)
Wade Flemons 1970–1972 (died 1993)
  • vocals
  • electric piano
Michael Beal1970–1972
  • guitar
  • harmonica
Leslie Draytontrumpet
Yackov Ben Israel (aka Phillard Williams)
  • conga
  • percussion
Sherry Scottvocals
Alexander Thomastrombone
Chester Washingtontenor saxophone
Don Whitehead
  • acoustic/electric pianos
  • vocals
Helena Dixon1972vocalsnone
Roland Bautista
  • 1972–1973
  • 1981–1984 (died 2012)
  • lead/rhythm guitar
  • vocals
Jessica Cleaves 1972–1973 (died 2014)vocals
Larry Dunn 1972–1984
  • keyboards
  • synthesizers
  • minimoog
  • musical director
Ronnie Laws 1972–1973
  • flute
  • soprano/tenor saxophones
Last Days and Time (1972)
Johnny Graham1973–1981
  • lead/rhythm guitar
  • trumpet
  • percussion
  • Head to the Sky (1973)
  • Open Our Eyes (1974)
  • That's the Way of the World (1975)
  • Gratitude (1975)
  • Spirit (1976)
  • All 'n All (1977)
  • I Am (1979)
  • Faces (1980)
  • Raise! (1981)
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Al McKay 1973–1980
  • lead/rhythm guitar
  • sitar
  • percussion
  • vocals
  • Head to the Sky (1973)
  • Open Our Eyes (1974)
  • That's the Way of the World (1975)
  • Gratitude (1975)
  • Spirit (1976)
  • All 'n All (1977)
  • I Am (1979)
  • Faces (1980)
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Andrew Woolfolk
  • 1973–1984
  • 1987–1993 (died 2022)
  • flute
  • saxophone
  • percussion
  • Head to the Sky (1973)
  • Open Our Eyes (1974)
  • That's the Way of the World (1975)
  • Gratitude (1975)
  • Spirit (1976)
  • All 'n All (1977)
  • I Am (1979)
  • Faces (1980)
  • Raise! (1981)
  • Powerlight (1983)
  • Electric Universe (1983)
  • Touch the World (1987)
  • Heritage (1990)
  • Millennium (1993)
Fred White 1974–1984 (died 2023)
  • drums
  • percussion
  • That's the Way of the World (1975)
  • Gratitude (1975)
  • Spirit (1976)
  • All 'n All (1977)
  • I Am (1979)
  • Faces (1980)
  • Raise! (1981)
  • Powerlight (1983)
  • Electric Universe (1983)
Beloyd Taylor1981–1982 (died 2014)
  • percussion (on tour – played guitar as session musician on albums)
  • vocals
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Sonny Emory 1987–1999
  • drums
  • vocals
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Sheldon Reynolds 1987–2002 (died 2023)
  • lead/rhythm guitar
  • vocals
Dick Smith1987–1991Heritage (1990)
David Lautrec1990keyboardsnone
Mike McKnight1987–1999
  • technician
  • keyboards
none
Vance Taylor1987–1993
  • keyboards
  • musical director
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Fred Ravel 1993–1994
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Morris Pleasure 1993–2001
  • keyboards
  • bass
  • musical director
In the Name of Love (1997)
David Romero1993–2002percussion
Robert Brookins 1998–2004 (died 2009)
  • keyboards
  • vocals
  • musical director
none
Gorden Campbell1999–2001drums
Bobby Gonzales2001–2002
  • lead/rhythm guitar
  • vocals
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Daniel de los Reyes 2002–2004percussionThe Promise (2003)
John Johnson
  • lead/rhythm guitar
  • vocals
none
Kimberly Brewervocals
Krystal Bailey2004
Kim Johnson 2004–2009
Greg "G-Mo" Moore 2002–2014
  • rhythm guitar
  • vocals
Vadim Zilbershtein2004–2008
  • lead guitar
  • vocals

Phenix Horns (1975–1983) / Earth, Wind & Fire Horns (1987–present)

Current

ImageNameYears activeInstrumentsRelease contributions
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Gary Bias 1987–present
  • saxophone
  • flute
  • Millennium (1993)
  • The Promise (2003)
  • Illumination (2005)
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Reggie Youngtrombone
  • Millennium (1993)
  • In the Name of Love (1997)
  • The Promise (2003)
  • Illumination (2005)
  • Now, Then & Forever (2013)
  • Holiday (2014)
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Bobby Burns. Jr2004–presenttrumpetnone

Former

ImageNameYears activeInstrumentsRelease contributions
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Rahmlee Michael Davis1975–1983trumpet
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Michael Harris
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Don Myrick 1975–1983 (died 1993)saxophone
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Louis Satterfield 1975–1983 (died 2004)trombone
Elmer Brown1979trumpetnone
Raymond Lee Brown 1987–2004

Timeline

List of Earth, Wind & Fire band members

Line-ups

The following is a complete chronology of the various line-ups of Earth, Wind & Fire, from the group's inception in 1971 until the present day. [2]

PeriodMembersStudio releases
1970–1972
  • Maurice White – vocals, kalimba, drums, percussion
  • Verdine White – bass, percussion, vocals
  • Michael Beal – guitar, harmonica
  • Leslie Drayton – trumpet
  • Wade Flemons – electric piano, vocals
  • Yackov Ben Israel – conga, percussion
  • Sherry Scott – vocals
  • Alexander Thomas – trombone
  • Chester Washington – tenor saxophone
  • Don Whitehead – acoustic/electric pianos, vocals
1972–1973
  • Maurice White – vocals, kalimba, drums, percussion
  • Verdine White – bass, percussion, vocals
  • Philip Bailey – vocals, conga, percussion, kalimba
  • Roland Bautista – lead/rhythm guitar, vocals
  • Helena Davis – vocals
  • Jessica Cleaves – vocals
  • Larry Dunn – keyboards, synthesizers, minimoog, musical director
  • Ralph Johnson – drums, percussion, vocals
  • Ronnie Laws – flute, soprano/tenor saxophones
1973
  • Maurice White – vocals, kalimba, drums, percussion
  • Verdine White – bass, percussion, vocals
  • Philip Bailey – vocals, conga, percussion, kalimba
  • Jessica Cleaves – vocals
  • Larry Dunn – keyboards, synthesizers, minimoog, musical director
  • Ralph Johnson – drums, percussion, vocals
  • Johnny Graham – lead/rhythm guitar, trumpet, percussion
  • Al McKay – lead/rhythm guitar, sitar, percussion, vocals
  • Andrew Woolfolk – flute, saxophone, percussion
1973–1981
  • Maurice White – vocals, kalimba, drums, percussion
  • Verdine White – bass, percussion, vocals
  • Philip Bailey – vocals, conga, percussion, kalimba
  • Larry Dunn – keyboards, synthesizers, minimoog, musical director
  • Ralph Johnson – drums, percussion, vocals
  • Johnny Graham – lead/rhythm guitar, trumpet, percussion
  • Al McKay – lead/rhythm guitar, sitar, percussion, vocals
  • Andrew Woolfolk – flute, saxophone, percussion
  • Fred White – drums, percussion
1981–1982
  • Maurice White – vocals, kalimba, drums, percussion
  • Verdine White – bass, percussion, vocals
  • Philip Bailey – vocals, conga, percussion, kalimba
  • Larry Dunn – keyboards, synthesizers, minimoog, musical director
  • Ralph Johnson – drums, percussion, vocals
  • Johnny Graham – lead/rhythm guitar, trumpet, percussion
  • Andrew Woolfolk – flute, saxophone, percussion
  • Fred White – drums, percussion
  • Roland Bautista – lead/rhythm guitar, vocals
  • Beloyd Taylor – percussion, vocals
1982–1984
  • Maurice White – vocals, kalimba, drums, percussion
  • Verdine White – bass, percussion, vocals
  • Philip Bailey – vocals, conga, percussion, kalimba
  • Larry Dunn – keyboards, synthesizers, minimoog, musical director
  • Ralph Johnson – drums, percussion, vocals
  • Johnny Graham – lead/rhythm guitar, trumpet, percussion
  • Andrew Woolfolk – flute, saxophone, percussion
  • Fred White – drums, percussion
  • Roland Bautista – lead/rhythm guitar, vocals
1984–1987Hiatus
1987–1991
  • Maurice White – vocals, kalimba, drums, percussion
  • Verdine White – bass, percussion, vocals
  • Philip Bailey – vocals, conga, percussion, kalimba
  • Ralph Johnson – drums, percussion, vocals
  • Andrew Woolfolk – flute, saxophone, percussion
  • Sonny Emory – drums, vocals
  • Sheldon Reynolds – lead/rhythm guitar, vocals
  • David Lautrec – keyboards
  • Dick Smith – lead/rhythm guitar, vocals
  • Vance Taylor – keyboards
1991–1992
  • Maurice White – vocals, kalimba, drums, percussion
  • Verdine White – bass, percussion, vocals
  • Philip Bailey – vocals, conga, percussion, kalimba
  • Ralph Johnson – drums, percussion, vocals
  • Andrew Woolfolk – flute, saxophone, percussion
  • Sonny Emory – drums, vocals
  • Sheldon Reynolds – lead/rhythm guitar, vocals
  • Vance Taylor – keyboards
1992–1993
  • Maurice White – vocals, kalimba, drums, percussion
  • Verdine White – bass, percussion, vocals
  • Philip Bailey – vocals, conga, percussion, kalimba
  • Ralph Johnson – drums, percussion, vocals
  • Andrew Woolfolk – flute, saxophone, percussion
  • Sonny Emory – drums, vocals
  • Sheldon Reynolds – lead/rhythm guitar, vocals
  • Vance Taylor – keyboards, musical director
  • Fred Ravel – keyboards
1993–1996
  • Maurice White – vocals, kalimba, drums, percussion
  • Verdine White – bass, percussion, vocals
  • Philip Bailey – vocals, conga, percussion, kalimba
  • Ralph Johnson – drums, percussion, vocals
  • Carl Carwell – vocals
  • Sonny Emory – drums, vocals
  • Sheldon Reynolds – lead/rhythm guitar, vocals
  • Fred Ravel – keyboards, musical director
  • Morris Pleasure – keyboards, bass
  • David Romero – percussion
1996–1998
  • Maurice White – vocals, kalimba, drums, percussion
  • Verdine White – bass, percussion, vocals
  • Philip Bailey – vocals, conga, percussion, kalimba
  • Ralph Johnson – drums, percussion, vocals
  • Carl Carwell – vocals
  • Sonny Emory – drums, vocals
  • Sheldon Reynolds – lead/rhythm guitar, vocals
  • Morris Pleasure – keyboards, bass, musical director
  • David Romero – percussion
  • Mike McKnight – keyboards
  • B. David Whitworth – percussion, vocals
1998–1999
  • Maurice White – vocals, kalimba, drums, percussion
  • Verdine White – bass, percussion, vocals
  • Philip Bailey – vocals, conga, percussion, kalimba
  • Ralph Johnson – drums, percussion, vocals
  • Sonny Emory – drums, vocals
  • Sheldon Reynolds – lead/rhythm guitar, vocals
  • Morris Pleasure – keyboards, bass, musical director
  • David Romero – percussion
  • Mike McKnight – keyboards
  • B. David Whitworth – percussion, vocals
  • Robert Brookins – keyboards
1999–2001
  • Maurice White – vocals, kalimba, drums, percussion
  • Verdine White – bass, percussion, vocals
  • Philip Bailey – vocals, conga, percussion, kalimba
  • Ralph Johnson – drums, percussion, vocals
  • Sheldon Reynolds – lead/rhythm guitar, vocals
  • Morris Pleasure – keyboards, bass, musical director
  • B. David Whitworth – percussion, vocals
  • Robert Brookins – keyboards
  • Gorden Campbell – drums
2001–2002
  • Maurice White – vocals, kalimba, drums, percussion
  • Verdine White – bass, percussion, vocals
  • Philip Bailey – vocals, conga, percussion, kalimba
  • Ralph Johnson – drums, percussion, vocals
  • Sheldon Reynolds – lead/rhythm guitar, vocals
  • B. David Whitworth – percussion, vocals
  • Robert Brookins – keyboards, musical director
  • Bobby Gonzales – lead/rhythm guitar, vocals
  • Myron McKinley – keyboards
  • John Paris – drums, vocals
  • Daniel de los Reyes – percussion
2002
  • Maurice White – vocals, kalimba, drums, percussion
  • Verdine White – bass, percussion, vocals
  • Philip Bailey – vocals, conga, percussion, kalimba
  • Ralph Johnson – drums, percussion, vocals
  • B. David Whitworth – percussion, vocals
  • Robert Brookins – keyboards, musical director
  • Bobby Gonzales – lead/rhythm guitar, vocals
  • Myron McKinley – keyboards
  • John Paris – drums, vocals
  • Daniel de los Reyes – percussion
  • Kimberly Brewer – vocals
  • John Johnson – lead/rhythm guitar, vocals
2002–2004
  • Maurice White – vocals, kalimba, drums, percussion
  • Verdine White – bass, percussion, vocals
  • Philip Bailey – vocals, conga, percussion, kalimba
  • Ralph Johnson – drums, percussion, vocals
  • B. David Whitworth – percussion, vocals
  • Robert Brookins – keyboards, musical director
  • Myron McKinley – keyboards
  • John Paris – drums, vocals
  • Daniel de los Reyes – percussion
  • Kimberly Brewer – vocals
  • John Johnson – lead/rhythm guitar, vocals
2004
  • Maurice White – vocals, kalimba, drums, percussion
  • Verdine White – bass, percussion, vocals
  • Philip Bailey – vocals, conga, percussion, kalimba
  • Ralph Johnson – drums, percussion, vocals
  • B. David Whitworth – percussion, vocals
  • Myron McKinley – keyboards, musical director
  • John Paris – drums, vocals
  • Krystal Bailey – vocals
  • Kim Johnson – vocals
  • Greg "G-Mo" Moore – rhythm guitar, vocals
  • Vadim Zilberstein – lead guitar, vocals
2004–2008
  • Maurice White – vocals, kalimba, drums, percussion
  • Verdine White – bass, percussion, vocals
  • Philip Bailey – vocals, conga, percussion, kalimba
  • Ralph Johnson – drums, percussion, vocals
  • B. David Whitworth – percussion, vocals
  • Myron McKinley – keyboards, musical director
  • John Paris – drums, vocals
  • Kim Johnson – vocals
  • Greg "G-Mo" Moore – rhythm guitar, vocals
  • Vadim Zilberstein – lead guitar, vocals
2008–2012
  • Maurice White – vocals, kalimba, drums, percussion
  • Verdine White – bass, percussion, vocals
  • Philip Bailey – vocals, conga, percussion, kalimba
  • Ralph Johnson – drums, percussion, vocals
  • B. David Whitworth – percussion, vocals
  • Myron McKinley – keyboards, musical director
  • John Paris – drums, vocals
  • Kim Johnson – vocals
  • Greg "G-Mo" Moore – rhythm guitar, vocals
  • Philip Bailey, Jr. – vocals, percussion
  • Morris O'Connor – lead guitar, vocals
2012–2016
  • Maurice White – vocals, kalimba, drums, percussion
  • Verdine White – bass, percussion, vocals
  • Philip Bailey – vocals, conga, percussion, kalimba
  • Ralph Johnson – drums, percussion, vocals
  • B. David Whitworth – percussion, vocals
  • Myron McKinley – keyboards, musical director
  • John Paris – drums, vocals
  • Philip Bailey, Jr. – vocals, percussion
  • Morris O'Connor – lead guitar, vocals
  • Serg Dimitrijevic – rhythm guitar, vocals
2016–present
  • Philip Bailey – vocals, conga, percussion, kalimba
  • Verdine White – bass, percussion, vocals
  • Ralph Johnson – drums, percussion, vocals
  • B. David Whitworth – percussion, vocals
  • Myron McKinley – keyboards, musical director
  • John Paris – drums, vocals
  • Philip Bailey, Jr. – vocals, percussion
  • Morris O'Connor – lead guitar, vocals
  • Serg Dimitrijevic – rhythm guitar, vocals

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