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, Bailey was inducted into the Rock and Roll Earth, Wind And Fire drummer Fred White has died at the age of 67. His brother and fellow EWF member Verdine White shared the news on Instagram, writing that Fred is now “drumming with the Christian Holub. January 2, 2023 at 1:32 PM · 1 min read. Earth, Wind & Fire drummer Fred White has died, the band announced on Sunday. He was 67. The brother of Earth, Wind & Fire founders Earth, Wind & Fire drummer Fred White has passed away aged 67. "He will live in our hearts forever, rest in power beloved Freddie!! We thank you all for your love, blessings and support at this Fred White, the former drummer of Earth, Wind & Fire, has died. He was 67. The percussionist’s brother and bandmate Verdine White shared the sad news through social media on Sunday (Jan. 1 White had been battling Parkinson's disease since 1992, and announced his diagnosis in 2000, the same year the band were inducted to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. But he remained a passionate Fred White, the primary drummer for Earth, Wind & Fire from 1975–1985, has died. His passing was announced on Sunday, January 1 by the band and his brother, long-time EWF bassist Verdine White Yep modest mouse’s drummer died of cancer, Fred white’s cause of death isn’t announced, and Taylor Hawkins died on a rigorous tour with 10 different drugs in his system. But maybe it’s all related to the “jab!” GhG5aTC.