Earth, Wind & Fire facts for kids

Earth, Wind & Fire
Earth, Wind & Fire performing in 2009
Background information
Origin	Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Genres	R&B soul funk
Years active	1969–present
Labels	Warner Bros., American Recording Company, Columbia, Legacy, Sanctuary
Associated acts	Ramsey Lewis, the Emotions, Phenix Horns, David Foster
Members	Philip Bailey Verdine White Ralph Johnson B. David Whitworth Philip Bailey, Jr. Myron McKinley John Paris Morris O'Connor Serg Dimitrijevic
Past members	Maurice White Don Whitehead Wade Flemons Sherry Scott Michael Beal Chester Washington Alex Thomas Yackov Ben Israel Jessica Cleaves Ronnie Laws Roland Bautista Larry Dunn Andrew Woolfolk Al McKay Johnny Graham Fred White Phenix Horns Earth, Wind & Fire Horns Don Myrick Sheldon Reynolds Leslie Drayton Jeff Bowen Doug Carn Beloyd Taylor Sonny Emory Carl Carwell Vincent Canfield Dick Smith Vance Taylor Fred Ravel Morris Pleasure David Romero Mike McKnight Robert Brookins Gordon Campbell Bobby Gonzales Daniel de los Reyes Kimberly Brewer John Johnson Krystal Bailey Kim Johnson Greg "G-Moe" Moore Vadim Zilberstein Michael Harris Louis Satterfield

Earth, Wind & Fire, often called EWF, is a very famous American band. They play many types of music. These include R&B, soul, funk, jazz, disco, and pop. Many people think they are one of the most creative and successful bands ever.

The band was started in Chicago, Illinois by Maurice White in 1969. Other important members include Philip Bailey, Verdine White, and Ralph Johnson. Earth, Wind & Fire has won many awards. They have won six Grammys and four American Music Awards. They are also in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. They have sold over 90 million records. This makes them one of the best-selling bands of all time!

The band has received many special honors. These include the NAACP Image Award Hall of Fame and a star on Hollywood's Rockwalk. They also got awards for their amazing music and long career. Earth, Wind & Fire is known for its cool horn section. They also use a special instrument called a kalimba. Their live shows are full of energy and amazing performances. Philip Bailey's high voice (called falsetto) and Maurice White's deep voice (called baritone) create a unique sound. The band was also honored with a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award.

Images for kids

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  Earth, Wind, and Fire's Maurice White and Philip Bailey performing in 1979

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  Earth, Wind & Fire star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

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  Earth, Wind & Fire performing at the opening ceremony of the 2008 U.S. Open

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  Earth, Wind & Fire tribute, Munich Olympic Walk of Stars on April 9, 2011

See also

In Spanish: Earth, Wind & Fire para niños