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