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