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.
Also Known As
Movie Appearances
Earth, Wind & Fire
as Himself
2004
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2020 Inductions
as Self
2020
Earth, Wind & Fire: Live at Montreux
as lead vocals, percussion
1997
The Sensational Shocking Wonderful Wacky 70's
as Self - Earth, Wind & Fire
1980
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
as Earth, Wind & Fire
1978
Earth, Wind & Fire in Concert
as Vocals
1982
Star!
as Singing Soldier (uncredited)
1968
Full Metal Jacket
as Parris Island Recruit and Vietnam Platoon
1987
An Evening of Fourplay
as Himself - Vocals
1993
Earth, Wind & Fire (To Be Celestial VS. That’s the Weight of the World)
as Self
2026
FireAid Benefit Concert
as Self (Earth, Wind & Fire)
2025
Earth Wind & Fire: Shining Stars
as self
2001
Phil Collins - Best Video Collection 1981-2004
as self
2006
That's the Way of the World
as Band Member (uncredited)
1975
A Grammy Salute to Earth, Wind & Fire Live: The 21st Night of September
as Self
2025
Chicago and Earth, Wind & Fire - Live at the Greek Theatre
2005
K-Pops!
as Earth, Wind & Fire
2026
