Philip Bailey
Known for: Acting
Born: May 8, 1951
Place of birth: Denver, Colorado, USA
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.
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Filmography
18 movies · 9 TV shows, newest first
5.7
Earth, Wind & Fire (To Be Celestial vs. That's the Weight of the World)
2026
6.5
K-Pops!
2026
NR
A Grammy Salute to Earth, Wind & Fire Live: The 21st Night of September
2025
8.5
FireAid Benefit Concert
2025
10.0
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2020 Inductions
2020
10.0
VERZUZ
2020
4.1
Mr. Robinson
2015
5.8
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
2014
7.0
Phil Collins - Best Video Collection 1981-2004
2006
6.9
Chicago and Earth, Wind & Fire - Live at the Greek Theatre
2005
4.2
Earth, Wind & Fire
2004
5.6
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
2003
5.3
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
2003
8.0
CMT Crossroads
2002
8.2
Earth Wind & Fire: Shining Stars
2001
6.3
Earth, Wind & Fire: Live at Montreux
1997
7.1
MADtv
1995
8.0
An Evening of Fourplay
1993
8.1
Full Metal Jacket
1987
7.1
Matlock
1986
7.0
Earth, Wind & Fire in Concert
1982
4.0
The Sensational Shocking Wonderful Wacky 70's
1980
4.3
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
1978
6.6
That's the Way of the World
1975
5.1
Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song
1971
6.9
Star!
1968
8.6
The Grammys
1959