https://fireflyfestival.com/remembering-maurice-white/ In 1978, the third album from The Emotions called ‘Sunbeams’ was released by the Columbia Records under the supervision of White. Also, he took an interest in playing drums at the local nightclubs in Chicago. After moving to Los Angeles, Maurice White changed the band’s name to ‘Earth, Wind & Fire’ from ‘Salty Peppers’ and the band was reformed with new members. http://yourblackworld.net/2014/02/07/maurice-white-is-no-1-among-highest-paid-musicians/ Maurice “Moe” White was born on December 19, 1941 in Memphis, Tennessee, where he was raised by his grandmother in the Foote Homes Projects. As a producer, Maurice White released Ramsey Lewis’ albums like ‘Sun Goddess’ (1974), ‘Salongo’ (1976) and ‘Sky Islands’ (1973); Jennifer Holiday’s ‘Feel My Soul’ (1983), Barbra Streisand’s ‘Emotion’ (1984), Atlantic Starr’s ‘All in the Name of Love’ (1986), and Neil Diamond’s ‘Headed for the Future’ (1986). Maurice White pioneered the use of kalimba in mainstream music by introducing it in the sounds of his band, ‘Earth, Wind & Fire’. Another song called The Emotions went on to issue in 1978 their third Columbia album, During 1979 Earth, Wind & Fire collaborated with the Emotions on the single "The Emotions went on to guest upon Earth, Wind & Fire's 2003 single "White also worked with several other famous recording artists. Earth, Wind & Fire founder and spiritual leader Maurice White died in his sleep at his Los Angeles, California home on February 4, 2016. Maurice White (December 19, 1941 – February 4, 2016) was an American musician, singer, songwriter, record producer, and arranger. Maurice first born is Hemeya “MiMi” White his only daughter by Evelyn of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, his second child and first son is by Marilyn, his name is Kahbran Starr White “KB” he travels with EWF and handles Maurice’s estate, His youngest son is by Ellene Warren the clothing designer the one Maurice called his soulmate in his book, this sons name is Eden White. He also expanded the band to include a full horns section called the Phenix Horns or the Earth Wind & Fire Horns.In 1976, White served as the co-producer of Deniece Williams’ debut album – ‘This Is Niecy’ which featured on the R&B music charts at number 3. The EWF (Earth, Wind & Fire) was also rewarded with its own star at the Hollywood Boulevard Walk of Fame after the band’s albums sold over 90 million copies throughout the world. Although Maurice had a hard time with his band initially, he did not give up and gradually he managed to revamp it with new members that included Philip Bailey (singer), Larry Dunn (keyboardist) and Al McKay (guitarist). He had been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, although he concealed this fact for several years.White was born in Memphis, Tennessee. “We’ve touched so many people with these songs,” he reflected in 2000. All rights reserved. Wij willen hier een beschrijving geven, maar de site die u nu bekijkt staat dit niet toe. Verdine White was born on July 25, 1951 in Chicago, Illinois, USA. Thank you for your prayers and well-wishes.Earth, Wind & Fire: The Eternal Dance. White worked with several other famous recording artists, including In 1969, White left the Trio and joined his two friends, With Maurice as the bandleader and producer of most of the band's albums, EWF earned legendary status winning six Grammy Awards out of 17 nominations,A website entitled www.Startalk.org was also set up in 1999 in honour of Maurice. He was the official songwriter for the films – ‘Coming to America’ and ‘Undercover Brother’. 20 on the White wrote and produced songs for the feature films Maurice's younger half-brother, Verdine, an original member of Earth, Wind & Fire, still tours with the band as its bassist and a backing vocalist.His brother Verdine posted the following on Facebook: It got featured on the Pop charts at number 45 and on the R&B charts at number 5. My brother, hero and best friend Maurice White passed away peacefully last night in his sleep. The influence of African sounds was evident and it helped to create some unique renditions, which were pretty appealing to the masses.