Philip Bailey

Biography

Philip James Bailey (born May 8, 1951) is an American singer, songwriter and percussionist, best known as an early member and one of the two lead singers (along with group founder Maurice White) of the band Earth, Wind & Fire. Noted for his four-octave vocal range and distinctive falsetto register, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2000 and the Vocal Group Hall of Fame as a member of Earth, Wind & Fire. He was also inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame for his work with the band.

Earth, Wind, & Fire were awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Recording at 7080 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California.

Known for

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K-Pops!

2026 ⭐ 6.2

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FireAid Benefit Concert

2025 ⭐ 8.7

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The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2020 Inductions

2020 ⭐ 10.0

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Phil Collins - Best Video Collection 1981-2004

2006 ⭐ 7.0

Career timeline

2026

Earth, Wind & Fire (To Be Celestial vs. That's the Weight of the World)

Self · 2026

⭐ 2.8

K-Pops!

Earth, Wind & Fire · 2026

⭐ 6.2

2025

A Grammy Salute to Earth, Wind & Fire Live: The 21st Night of September

Self · 2025

FireAid Benefit Concert Notable

Self (Earth, Wind & Fire) · 2025

⭐ 8.7

2020

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2020 Inductions Notable

Self · 2020

⭐ 10.0

2006

Phil Collins - Best Video Collection 1981-2004 Notable

self · 2006

⭐ 7.0

2005

Chicago and Earth, Wind & Fire - Live at the Greek Theatre

2005

⭐ 6.9

2004

Earth, Wind & Fire

Himself · 2004

⭐ 4.2

2001

Earth Wind & Fire: Shining Stars Notable

self · 2001

⭐ 8.2

1997

Earth, Wind & Fire: Live at Montreux

lead vocals, percussion · 1997

⭐ 6.5

1993

An Evening of Fourplay Notable

Himself - Vocals · 1993

⭐ 8.0

1987

Full Metal Jacket Notable

Parris Island Recruit and Viet · 1987

⭐ 8.1

1982

Earth, Wind & Fire in Concert Notable

Vocals · 1982

⭐ 7.0

1980

The Sensational Shocking Wonderful Wacky 70's

Self - Earth, Wind & Fire · 1980

⭐ 4.0

1978

Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band

Earth, Wind & Fire · 1978

⭐ 4.4

1975

That's the Way of the World

Band Member (uncredited) · 1975

⭐ 6.6

1968

Star!

Singing Soldier (uncredited) · 1968

⭐ 6.9

Frequently appears with

Anderson .Paak

BJ

Jee Young Han

Yeji

Soul Rasheed

Tae Young

Kevin Woo

Kang

Yvette Nicole Brown

Brenda

Alanis Morissette

Self

Sheila E.

Self

Dr. Dre

Self

Billie Eilish

Self

Full filmography

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Earth, Wind & Fire (To Be Celestial vs. That's the Weight of the World)

2026 ⭐ 2.8

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K-Pops!

2026 ⭐ 6.2

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A Grammy Salute to Earth, Wind & Fire Live: The 21st Night of September

2025

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FireAid Benefit Concert

2025 ⭐ 8.7

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The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2020 Inductions

2020 ⭐ 10.0

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Phil Collins - Best Video Collection 1981-2004

2006 ⭐ 7.0

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Chicago and Earth, Wind & Fire - Live at the Greek Theatre

2005 ⭐ 6.9

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Earth, Wind & Fire

2004 ⭐ 4.2

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Earth Wind & Fire: Shining Stars

2001 ⭐ 8.2

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Earth, Wind & Fire: Live at Montreux

1997 ⭐ 6.5

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An Evening of Fourplay

1993 ⭐ 8.0

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Full Metal Jacket

1987 ⭐ 8.1

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Earth, Wind & Fire in Concert

1982 ⭐ 7.0

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The Sensational Shocking Wonderful Wacky 70's

1980 ⭐ 4.0

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Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band

1978 ⭐ 4.4

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That's the Way of the World

1975 ⭐ 6.6

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Star!

1968 ⭐ 6.9