Earth, Wind & Fire Drummer Fred White Passed Away At 67
Written by Tariq on January 3, 2023
Earth, Wind & Fire drummer Fred White has died, at the age of 67. The brother of Earth, Wind & Fire founders Maurice and Verdine White, the then-teenage Fred joined the band in 1974 after drumming for the likes of Linda Ronstadt and Donny Hathaway. His talent helped Earth, Wind & Fire land their first Billboard No. 1 hit with “Shining Star,” helping to transform them into the disco powerhouse they’d soon become.
Though he left the band in the ’80s, Fred returned for their induction ceremony to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2000. “He joins our brothers Maurice, Monte and Ronald in heaven and is now drumming with the angels!” Verdine White, Fred’s brother and founding member of Earth, Wind & Fire, wrote on Instagram. “Child protégé, member of the EWF ORIGINAL 9, with gold records at the young age of 16 years old! He was brother number 4 in the family lineup. But more than that at home and beyond he was the wonderful bro that was always entertaining and delightfully mischievous!” Click Here To Read More.
Source: Entertainment Weekly
