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Maurice White

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Key facts

Born December 19, 1941, in Memphis, Tennessee[1]
Died February 4, 2016, in Los Angeles[2]
Role in Earth, Wind & Fire Founder, leader, main songwriter, chief producer, and co-lead singer[2]
Grammy Awards Won seven Grammys[3]
Cause of death Parkinson's disease[4]

Maurice White was an American musician best known as the founder, leader, main songwriter, and chief producer of Earth, Wind & Fire, and as a co-lead singer with Philip Bailey [2].

Context

Maurice White was an American musician who founded Earth, Wind & Fire and led the band as its main songwriter and producer [2]. He shared lead vocals with Philip Bailey [2]. White won seven Grammys during his career [3]. He was active in music from 1962 until his death in 2016 [2]. White died from Parkinson's disease in Los Angeles [4]. He also co-produced albums for artists like Barbra Streisand and Cher [3].

Documented claims

  • Maurice White was the founder of Earth, Wind & Fire. [1]
  • He shared lead vocals with Philip Bailey. [2]
  • He co-produced works by Barbra Streisand, Cher, Deniece Williams, and The Emotions. [3]

Questions and answers

What did Maurice White pass away from?

Maurice White died from Parkinson's disease on February 4, 2016 [4].

Why did Maurice White stop singing?

Maurice White stopped performing live in the 1990s due to Parkinson's disease, but he continued to produce music [4].

How many Grammys did Maurice White win?

Maurice White won seven Grammy Awards [3].

Sources

  1. Maurice White | American musician | Britannica — britannica.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. Maurice White - Biography — imdb.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  3. Maurice White — songhall.org (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  4. Maurice White: The Audacity Of Uplift — npr.org (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in People