Philip Bailey
Birthday: 1951-05-08 Place of Birth: Denver, Colorado, U.S.A.
Synopsis
Philip Bailey was born on May 8, 1951 in Denver, Colorado, USA. He has been married to Krystal since 2004. They have one child. He was previously married to Janet. Member of Earth Wind & Fire since 1971. Also has several solo hits to his credit. Prior to joining the group, was musical director for the Stovall Sisters, a gospel group. Inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2000 (as a member of Earth Wind & Fire). Earth, Wind, & Fire were awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Recording at 7080 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California.
Acting
Earth, Wind & Fire: Live at Montreux
1970s legends Earth, Wind and Fire -- made up in part by the talented Maurice White, Philip Bailey and Verdine White -- serves up a heady mix of classic funk, soul and R&B with these crowd-pleasing performances at the famed Montreux Rock Festival in 1997 and 1998. Watch them rouse the audience and groove to the tune of "Imagination," "September," "Let's Groove," "Can't Hide Love," "Reasons," "After the Love Is Gone" and more.
An Evening of Fourplay
This is the debut of Fourplay, a popular quartet comprised of keyboardist Bob James, guitarist Lee Ritenour, bassist Nathan East, and drummer Harvey Mason. The music sounds more or less like a Bob James small-group date with Ritenour as a major soloist. The style is between jazz, R&B, and pop with an emphasis on lightweight originals, soulful and moderately funky rhythms, and predictable radio-friendly music. Nothing unexpected occurs, but fans of James and Ritenour should enjoy both this CD and Fourplay in general.
Earth, Wind & Fire in Concert
Earth, Wind & Fire: In Concert was recorded at the Oakland Coliseum on December 30-31, 1981 for broadcast on HBO. This brilliant performance by the Grammy-winning flamboyant funk group captures the hard-driving rhythms, the soothing melodies, the scintillating horns and the special effects that have dazzled concertgoers around the world. Included are "Sing a Song," "Fantasy," "Shining Star," "Kalimba Tree," "Let Your Feelings Show," "In the Stone" and "Phoenix Intro."
