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Earth, Wind and Fire star, 58, ‘hospitalised and sedated’

John Paris is said to have briefly regained consciousness and spoke to loved ones before doctors sedated him again following a serious backstage medical emergency in San Francisco.

BANG Premier · Aug 14

“It means whatever you want it to be”: The hidden meaning of Earth Wind And Fire’s ‘ba-dee-ya’ September chorus is revealed in new documentary

Questlove-helmed film is out on HBO now

MusicRadar · Jun 15

Earth, Wind & Fire's music is universal

Questlove’s new documentary explores the spiritual magic that makes one of pop's biggest bands among its greatest

Salon · Jun 7

“It’s one of my favorite basslines. I don’t know how I came up with it – doing the session was like floating in space”: Verdine White picks his top 5 Earth, Wind & Fire basslines

Earth, Wind and Fire’s pocket-perfect bassist names his best basslines

Guitar World · Apr 11, 2024

Mariah Carey Recognized at Grammy Event for Authentic Music Creation

Mariah Carey and Lenny Kravitz were honored at a pre-Grammy event for their impact on the music industry. They spoke about authenticity and creativity in t...

Top News · Feb 2, 2024

“Don’t steal this groove”: Vulfpeck’s Jack Stratton shows you a classic Nile Rodgers recording technique as he lays down a filthy double-tracked guitar part

“That’s what we’re doing right now; that is an Al McKay kind of guitar part from Earth Wind and Fire, played on the Nile Rodgers sound”

MusicRadar · Dec 22, 2023

Earth Wind & Fire accuses ‘legacy’ band of trademark infringement

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Maybe if they changed their name to Dirt, Breeze and Flames?

Tribune News Service · Mar 10, 2023

Who is Fred White? Former Earth, Wind & Fire drummer dies at 67

Described as a child drumming prodigy, White was one of the early members of Earth, Wind & Fire, founded by his brother, Maurice.

Evening Standard · Jan 3, 2023

Fred White death: Earth, Wind & Fire drummer dies aged 67

‘Boogie Wonderland’ musiciain was remembered by Lenny Kravitz as a ‘true king’

The Independent UK · Jan 3, 2023

Fred White, drummer for the band Earth, Wind & Fire, has died

White, the younger brother of the band's founder and principal songwriter Maurice White, joined the group in the mid-1970s and went on to lay the backbone for hits like "September" and "Shining Star."

WEKU · Jan 2, 2023