About
Philip Bailey
Overview
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 |
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| 2025 | FireAid Benefit Concert | Actor | Self (Earth, Wind & Fire) | N/A N/A |
| 2020 | The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2020 Inductions | Actor | Self | 58 Average |
| 2004 | Earth, Wind & Fire | Actor | Himself | 59 Average |
| 2001 | Earth Wind & Fire: Shining Stars | Actor | self | 58 Average |
| 1997 | Earth, Wind & Fire: Live at Montreux | Actor | lead vocals, percussion | 59 Average |
| 1993 | An Evening of Fourplay | Actor | Himself - Vocals | 59 Average |
| 1987 | Full Metal Jacket | Actor | Parris Island Recruit and Vietnam Platoon | 80 Very good |
| 1982 | Earth, Wind & Fire in Concert | Actor | Self | 59 Average |
| 1980 | The Sensational Shocking Wonderful Wacky 70's | Actor | Self - Earth, Wind & Fire | N/A N/A |
| 1978 | Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band | Actor | Earth, Wind & Fire | 57 Average |
| 1968 | Star! | Actor | Singing Soldier (uncredited) | 61 Fair |
| Untitled Earth, Wind & Fire Documentary | Actor | Self | N/A N/A |
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Sound |
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| 1971 | Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song | Sound | Orchestrator | 57 Average |