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American musician (1941–2016)

For the Pakistani Olympic boxer, see Maurice White (boxer).

Musical artist

Maurice White (December 19, 1941 – February 4, 2016) was an American musician, best known as the founder, leader, main songwriter and chief producer of the band Earth, Wind & Fire, also serving as the band's co-lead singer with Philip Bailey.^[1][2]

Described as a "visionary" by Vibe and a "mastermind" by Variety,^[3][4] White was nominated for a total of 22 Grammys, of which he won seven.^[5] He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Vocal Group Hall of Fame as a member of Earth, Wind & Fire,^[6][7] and was also inducted individually into the Songwriters Hall of Fame.^[1] White also worked with musical acts such as Deniece Williams, Cher, The Emotions, Barbra Streisand, Ramsey Lewis, and Neil Diamond.^[1]

Biography

Early career

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