🥏 Earth Wind And Fire Drummer

Drummer Fred White, who backed up his brothers Maurice and Verdine White in the Grammy-winning ensemble Earth, Wind & Fire, has died. He was 67. Rock-solid drummer with Earth, Wind & Fire who played on their biggest hits including Boogie Wonderland and September Garth Cartwright Sun 15 Jan 2023 06.28 EST Last modified on Mon 16 Jan 2023 04 Fred White was already an accomplished drummer, playing for Donny Hathaway, before he joined Earth, Wind & Fire in the mid-1970s. Paired alongside drummer and percussionist Ralph Johnson, the band’s rhythm section was tight and upbeat and set the stage for songs like “Boogie Wonderland” and “September” to become instant favorites. In 2004, Earth, Wind & Fire and Chicago embarked upon a joint national tour, which gave rise to a DVD of a concert that took place at Los Angeles' Greek Theater entitled Chicago & Earth, Wind & Fire – Live at the Greek Theatre. This DVD was released on June 28, 2005, and was certified Platinum two months afterward. Drummer Fred White of the trailblazing band Earth, Wind & Fire has died at the age of 67. Credit: Rob Verhorst/Redferns. He continued to play with the band live and on numerous recordings until the mid-1980s. Maurice White is credited with starting the band that fused funk, pop, jazz and disco to create hit 1970s tunes including September Learn The Drums Faster, Easier, Better: Earth, Wind & Fire live at the Capitol Centre in Landover, MD on August 1, 1976This video was originally provided by the Official Earth Wind and Fire Legacy Updated: Jan 2, 2023 / 02:24 PM EST. (WFLA) — Another member of the legendary band Earth, Wind & Fire has died, according to the music group. Sunday, the music group posted a tribute to former 3Gfw.

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