Philip Bailey

Personal Info

Known For Actor

Gender Male

Birthday 1951-05-08 (73 years old)

Place of Birth Denver, Colorado, USA

Also Known As Philip Bailey Sr., Earth, Wind & Fire

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

Actor

2020
VERZUZ

as Self [Earth, Wind & Fire]

2015
Mr. Robinson

as Philip Bailey

2004
2002
1997
Earth, Wind & Fire: Live at Montreux

as lead vocals, percussion

1995
MADtv

as Self

1993
An Evening of Fourplay

as Himself - Vocals

1987
Full Metal Jacket

as Parris Island Recruit and Vietnam Platoon

1980
1978
1968
Star!

as Singing Soldier (uncredited)

Sound