Earth Wind & Fire Biography

Fast Facts

• Group members Maurice White and Philip Bailey received honorary doctorate degrees from Berklee College of Music in 2008
• Was inducted into the Songwriter's Hall of Fame in 2010
• Won the 1976 American Music Award for Favorite Soul, R&B Band, Duo or Group
• In 2000, the group was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
• Received the 2002 BET Lifetime Achievement Award
• Received a record deal after Warner Bros․ Records received a demo tape of the band featuring singer Donny Hathaway
• A soul-pop music group best known for their hit songs "September," "Boogie Wonderland" and "Shining Star․"