
Philip Bailey
Personal Info
Known for
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
1951-05-08 (74 years old)
Place of Birth
Denver, Colorado, USA
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
Acting
(2025)
FireAid Benefit Concert
as Self (Earth, Wind & Fire)
(2020)
(2006)
(2004)
Earth, Wind & Fire
as Himself
(2001)
(1997)
Earth, Wind & Fire: Live at Montreux
as lead vocals, percussion
(1993)
An Evening of Fourplay
as Himself - Vocals
(1987)
Full Metal Jacket
as Parris Island Recruit and Vietnam Platoon
(1982)
(1980)
The Sensational Shocking Wonderful Wacky 70's
as Self - Earth, Wind & Fire
(1978)
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
as Earth, Wind & Fire
(1968)
Star!
as Singing Soldier (uncredited)
Crew
(1971)
Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song
Orchestrator