Earth Wind & Fire
Profession
Soundtrack, Actor, Music department
Fast Facts
- In 2000, the group was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
- Received the 2002 BET Lifetime Achievement Award
- 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
- 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․"