EARTH, WIND & FIRE Members SAD DEATHS

[@casioplayer5815]

Grew up listening to Earth, Wind & Fire. Phenomenal group!

[@lesleypetersen805]

Me too.

[@ShanecaRene]

May they all RIP..thanks for the great music 🎶🎹🎶

[@donrobinson5662]

There will never be another band like Earth Wind and Fire. These guys actually sang those great songs and played the music themselves without all the equipment these days. Most of these so-called singers today wouldn't be crap if they had to go in the studio and really sing and have a band play the music.

[@ronaldterry2234]

Done Robinson they had the greatest introduction when they came out at concert they would say earth a big globe appears wind a big gust of wind blew across the stage and fire a big ball of fire light up the stage and they come out playing real instrument not outo tuned

[@hughjohnston]

THIER MUSIC DIFINED THE 80'S !!!!

[@fredrickwilliams7025]

Exactly them and The Temptations!!!

[@horaceragin7133]

Don Robinson, you said a mouth full. These guys wrote their own songs, played their own instruments, and the so call new rap song The new guys can't use a instruments

[@fredrickwilliams7025]

I wish I could have attended an Earth 🌎 Wind and Fire concert at their height 😭

[@cigguard3408]

Every body who knows MUSIC... KNOWS: "EARTH! WIND! AND FIRE" is easily: THE GREATEST BAND, OF ALL TIMEZZZZZ...!!! REAL TALK!!!

[@rogerarmstrong8893]

It's one of the best bands ever. A very greatfull humble, fantastic group. I personally miss their talented mix of fantastic musicians and singers they definitely did and will stand the test of time .

[@mike-jm9rs]

Metal head here. How can you like music and not love Earth Wind & Fire? You can’t , it’s impossible. Now the negative but true statement. Such an important band in music history, and showing who has passed, you couldn’t take 20 bucks and have a human being do the narration? I’ve never wanted to BOOT UP a computer so bad, after hearing it say the name of the band. Philip Bailey is still Living, and you show a picture of him. Thank you for putting this together & Sharing.

[@arleneliberti2949]

REST IN HEAVENLY PEACE TO ALL OF THE DECEASED MEMBERS OF EARTH, WIND AND FIRE . I LOVE YOU GUYS ONE OF MY FAVORITE SINGERS . YOU GUYS WERE THE BEST PERIOD .

[@dodie3031]

What makes you think their resting in heaven...Scriptures says their in the grave..

[@charlenemitchell3484]

​@@dodie3031 The Word Of God says Absent from the body , present with the Lord , the body is the only thing that is in the grave.

[@dodie3031]

@@charlenemitchell3484 that's if you died in the Lord..But according to Christianity doctrine all celebs that die is either resting in heaven or peace...

[@Yah-Izoa-Hakaboth]

@@dodie3031 No! What does James 4:4 say? That anyone who is a friend of this world makes themselves an enemy of GOD! So no not one person who loves this world will inherit the Kingdom of GOD! Instead their home will be the place of the dead called Sheol-where the dead shall never rise again! A place where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth; where the maggots never die and the fire 🔥 doesn’t go out! 1 John 2:16 NLT *For the world offers only a craving for physical pleasure, a craving for everything we see, and pride in our achievements and possessions. These are not from the Father, but are from this world.*

[@Patricia-cp7df]

Much respect for EWF musicians, past and present. You all filled our lives with exquisite songs with meaningful words, soulful, groovy and funky. Hail EWF!!

[@calebdouglas7622]

Roland Bautista was a member in 1972 for their album Last Days and Time but left soon after. He rejoined after the departure of rhythm guitarist Al McKay in 1980 for Raise in 1981 and Powerlight and Electric Universe in 1983. Al McKay was there from 73-80 and did work on Shining Star and Sing A Song and That’s The Way Of The World is actually credited to guitarist Johnny Graham.

[@lee95757]

Thank you bro. I never saw Roland perform until much later as you said.

[@michaeldean9338]

@@lee95757 Amazing guitarist.

[@ultrafaga1947]

Should rename this video: EW&F MISINFORMATION

[@timothygreen7426]

One of the greatest musical performances of any group what a mark they left

[@nsudatta-roy8154]

Easily within top 5 of all bands, ever.

[@irmavincent9546]

My favorite band!!!! Love all of them!!!! They are very down to earth with their fans!!!!

[@chiquitalove9944]

I REALLY DON'T HAVE A FAVORITE OF EARTH WIND AND FIRE BECAUSE I TRULY LOVE THE WHOLE GROUP AS A WHOLE AND THOSE WHO HAVE GONE FROM LABOR TO REWARD ARE IRREPLACEABLE TO ME, BUT MAURICE WHITE HAD MY HEART BECAUSE OF HIS GENIUS !!! REST IN HEAVENLY PEACE, EVERYBODY !! MISSED U BUT I'M NOT GOING TO FORGET THE MUSIC!!!😎

[@bondson0094]

If you never saw them in Concert you missed an event! These cats were bad....my favorite band. Rest in peace to the members who passed. EW... LEGENDARY!

[@Vincedaprince1]

Going to see them this summer, I feel honored, they’re golden

[@brighterhealthshop]

Don is my Uncle I always hung out with on the West side on Chicago. Him and Maurice were roommates at Crane. They also worked at Chess Records. Don and Satterfield were best friends. I'm proud of him and miss him. He is why Im a guitar player 49 years in. Also toured in the past.. EWF were Legends...

[@vanessabing8182]

Still my favorite favorite group, since 1975......... Keep your head to the sky, Lover Holiday, After the love is gone, September, I write a song for you.....and the list grows on....jazz, r&b, funk........ forever rest in peace.....all the deceased 😢 members.....❤❤❤❤

[@leerichardson5842]

Pardon me, that's "Love's Holiday".

[@imbukwa]

My favorite band. My parents loved their songs.

[@lisawilliams2013]

Scared the crap out of me when I saw Philip Bailey in the preview picture! He’s very much alive, thankfully!

[@natalee217]

Yes, and they or whoever needs to stop doing stuff like that.

[@emmadavis771]

Rest in Peace Earth Wind and Fire.the world is a better place because of You❤

[@kellycoleman715]

What a fabulous group. 👍🏻

[@patriciawilson7744]

They were all great talents! Loved their music, stage presence and their interesting stage affects. They were unbeatable! Saw them perform at Madison Square Garden. I can still see the piano coming down from the top of the ceiling, and the smoke like atmosphere surrounding the stage! Thank you guys for your uniqueness and your ingenuity! May you all Rest In Peace! 🎤🎧🎹🎷🎺🎧🎼

[@williemays2488]

1981 concert?

[@jamesbondjr.85]

I saw them at MSG in 76 during the Gratitude Tour. Incredible show!!

[@hughjohnston]

I really regret not having the honour to have experienced the magic of earth wind and fire live 😢 ❤ What a huge influence that awesome sound had on my young life

[@coachnd8139]

They are a top 10 of all time popular music band for anyone thinking objectively.

[@paulettaharrison8347]

RIP LEGENDS

[@grandchamp7783]

They're just not the same without Maurice. Great band

[@anthonysmall7978]

Got that right

[@janicepringle715]

It’s different without Maurice but the band is still phenomenal. I know he would be definitely proud of how his legacy is still wing carried on!

[@grandchamp7783]

@@janicepringle715 Yes ma'am!! He sure would!! So glad they and The Isley Brothers are still going!!

[@SethBallou]

You know, as much as I am in awe of the incredible musicianship, I do miss Maurice White.. he and Philip Bailey were magic together with Vocal arrangements.. But I concur, it's Maurice that was the Spark 💥🎶🌌 peace

[@brunobartolucci1834]

Love, peace and harmony ...the secret of this wonderful band ! Rest in peace...for the members died. That' s the way of the world ....a wonderful spirituale Song for the present and for the future ❤️

[@harmanss6077]

Thanks for giving informations about this great music band. Also, it will be nice if you make a video about 'Chic' band. ❤️❤️❤️👍👍👍

[@shebasamused]

Thank you for acknowledging Charles Stepney. I love him 💜

[@djmonster4248]

Jessica Cleaves did not sing on Fantasy and I'll Write A Song. She was on the Keep Your Head to the Sky and Last Days and Time albums. A lot of these FACTS are so incorrect.

[@charlessweeting9669]

They had a picture of “Friends of Distinction “ but didn’t mention her membership.

[@callmeleon]

Too many mistakes to count

[@RJNumber45]

Word ... whoever did this video should be embarrassed

[@djmonster4248]

@@RJNumber45 makes no damn sense.

[@MsWildberry1]

I think that this is the guy who put up a picture of Ralph , and said it was Maurice.

[@rubymcnair-xo1uj]

Best band ever love me some Earth wind & fire I still listen to their music to this day it's still good to remember

[@dalewimbish1435]

We never dissipate we only recreate to another place in time you wrote plenty of song for all of us to recreate and wake up think you're one of are you my favorite band of all time 63 when I'm down and feeling blue I Turn to You

[@thomasdauphin4550]

There is a reason why they won band of the century..

[@michaelsmith9428]

Not to mention Ronnie Laws played sax and flute on Last Days and Times with signature sax solo on Power

[@sandybsandy-pd7bg]

Philip Bailey is not dead He's alive and kicking

[@UncleDuTheWatchman]

And singing his face off!!!

[@motownfan3]

Thanks for the POST !!!

[@bemindful724]

Grew up on them! Best R&B band group EVER!

[@ebraheimfortune1970]

My favourite band ever .

[@tredseeker]

The Music Of Earth, Wind & Fire Lives Forever all throughout the Universe. Also in other Galaxies! The Music Is Timeless!

[@kathleenweinberg5991]

May they all rest in peace

[@edgardocrespo3840]

Am a fan and will never forget their music.

[@ma.esther9637]

I was in grade school when I first heard their songs. Since then they became my fave group/singers. There will be no group like them. They are the best group band👏👏👏👏👏👏 My fave song---Reason❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@paulettaharrison8347]

THEIR SPIRIT CD IS DEDICATED TO CHARLES STEPHENY

[@charlessweeting9669]

Stepney produced Minnie Ripperton’s album “ Come to my garden”

[@RJNumber45]

**Charles Stepney

[@thalleshoward3962]

Yes Charles was the one according to Verdine and Philip who could tell Maurice how they should sound. He was an awesome producer. Maurice even said years later Charles Stephany was the main man around some of their early hits.

[@ellenpearljackson5219]

Their music personified their name I loved them as entertainers I love them as musicians and I love their talent they truly are the three names that they said they were rest in peace all of you who have gone with the angels peace and love to those who still carry on God's peace

[@gersonsiqueira5484]

ESSA BANDA FOI E SERÁ ETERNAMENTE ENALTECIDA PELA SUA QUALIDADE E MÚSICOS FANTÁSTICOS. ... FEZ PARTE DA MINHA VIDA. ... 😉😉😉👏👏👏👍👍👍✌✌✌

[@flaviosantos9734]

Com certeza

[@jlanise832]

Hi I wish you would have mentioned my Grandfather "WADE FLEMONS" he was one of the founding singer members of Earth Wind and Fire, when they were "The Salty Peppers" he was a member from 1969 until 1971 and then he left the group, and became a solo artist writing songs for other groups such as the "Dells". He wrote The Dells song "Stay in my corner" as well as his own solo songs. He passed away in my home town of Battle Creek Michigan in 1993. You can Google him

[@customkey]

Wade Flemons was very soulful. You are not the only one who missed his name in this piece. Thanks for the bio info.

[@jlanise832]

@customkey Hi thank you. He's my Grandfather ❤️❤️

[@kristiwolfe6904]

Very good times!! Thanks guys!!!❤❤❤❤

[@yungmanong7567]

Have you ever checked what was the number one song when you arrived into the world? Earth Wind and Fire was top of the charts when my life began

[@ingridlilly3928]

The best band on the you know God had a hand in this Earth wind & fire 🔥 your music will always live on for anyone who has the band I still miss listen to this music

[@bengarcia5702]

Very sad to know this 🥺 I meet 'em once at Monterrey Mex they were 'bout to have a concert. They were very cool with the fans. ✝️🙏

[@wdwilson]

Rolan Bautista was an original member, but he left before the head to the sky album, returning in 81. He wasn’t there during their heyday

[@thulanimakhaye8458]

I came to know Earth, Wind abd Fire in 1981 and loved their music eversince. Fantasy and Lets groove tonight became my favourite songs. I still play them even now

[@ragingbull3157]

Roland Bautista departed after the "Last Days and Time" Album I believe, making him not around for the "That's the way of the World" song

[@hughjohnston]

I love Earth wind and fire as a young person their incredible magic entered my soul and lifted my spirit I knew nothing of the groups history but their great genius is part of my own history now god bless you earth wind and fire you are black American gods of music

[@johnbrownjr371]

Roland Bautista did not play on Shining Star or That’s the Way of the World. He joined the group in the early 80’s after Al McKay left .

[@tinafatbottom8069]

rip maurice and thank you for the music

[@horaceragin7133]

Earth Wind And Fire was in my top 10 group from back in the '70s

[@ThingsAboutThem]

Name your top 10

[@adamkane8463]

God bless there souls, Angels in a dark world, brought much happiness and light to many people in there lives what a talented band they where Awsome back in the day and will be sadly missed 🙏❤️🙏

[@timothygreen7426]

We are all living this life to live again I pray 🙏🏽 we all be ready love God love everyone and respect nature this band embodied all that to me KEEPYOURHEADTOTHESKY

[@martywilliams2860]

Jessica Cleaves was fired from the group after the album, "Head to the Sky". She did not record on the songs "Fantasy" and "I'll write a Song for you" as stated in this video.

[@Fordie47]

What a band of musical geniuses! They changed the entire landscape of music! They revamped the entire music industry! See what beautiful Black men can do? We can wreak havoc upon this world! EW&F is definitive proof of that! They've had about 100 hit records! Goddamn! They make me so proud to be a Black man, even in this still racist society! EW&F is one of the greatest R&B/Soul bands in the history of music on this planet! Even White people can't help but worship them!!!

[@BTHECROWN1]

Maurice didn't write Boogie Wonderland Alllee Willis wrote that song and September

[@wdwilson]

Don Myrick was not a founding member. Ronnie laws was the original saxophonist

[@debracambridge]

❤❤❤❤❤blessedlove

[@goldie3203]

My favorite band keep your head to the sky

[@stlukes09bymycreator98]

💐 ❤️ 🇺🇸 🙏 EARTH WIND & FIRE 🙏🇺🇸❤️💐 ….. 🙏 May they all R.I.P. 🙏 … one of my favorite groups God bless them all prayers to all the families.

[@SethBallou]

Great history on EWF, but I would add that M. White produced pretty much All their Records And was brilliant in picking the best of the best in musician and arrangers, playing with Ramsey Lewis before EWF.. also I believe he was The " house " drummer for Chess Records before this.. the song Winner show's Freddie Whites incredible tightness and groove.. but Maurice White was a huge inspiration for me and the reason I became a producer and engineer as well as starting as a musician, drummer.. thanks for listening. 👍❤️💥

[@dennisbutler3246]

Awesome band💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯🙏🌏⭐️🪐⚡️

[@lorenzoyoung7542]

Music has saved my life my very first album was the gratitude album also the other one was the Isley Brothers fight the power 1975ish they have been major major influences of my life I would like to think those two bands Earth wind & fire and The Isley Brothers for bringing me the peace of mind that I have today thank you

[@tonyrogers767]

Stepney was a genius and responsible for much of EWF early production. He was a master composer and their song “Spirit” was dedicated to Stepney and his unexpected passing at an early age.

[@reginaldstyles9549]

The Legendary Elements Of The Universe The Greatest Band Ever Wonderful Blessings To All Passed Memories 💓🙏😢💯

[@lestercharles8522]

Loooovvvvveeeeee this band....!

[@Decgyrrl]

When we were teenagers, we used to go to their concerts, almost everytime they appeared at the Felt Forum, at MSG in NYC. Great entertainers. It was worth every penny ( tho tkts were dirt cheap, then. I wonder how much tkts would be tdy😂)

[@misterklonoa1602]

I bought tickets to see EWF and Lionel Richie last week and they were $100 each, and the seats closer to the stage were upwards of $400!!!

[@hmcpimpslap480]

I grew up on their music in the 70s!

[@gladysrios2283]

This guy sounds like one of those damn new electronic robots

[@markwatson8051]

Thanks for the vid but it appears you present a picture of Elvin Jones, jazz drumming master, as Fred White.

[@markbra]

That first photo is not Freddy White ! One is Harvey Mason and the other is Elvin Jones ! This makes me furious !

[@3willyd]

I was just looking at that!!! What the actual fkkk??? Must be some AI s*** that did this

[@nathanieldavis5231]

What a roller-coaster ride was EWF , in the great days of our youth !!!

[@sharonsimmons1325]

Love 💕 earth wind 🌬️ fire 🎶 golden Rest in Jesus.

[@BrooklynEwms32LAKERS]

First... One of Greatest Groups Ever ...Your Tacky Video had Misinformation & Then The Computer Generated Voice was Disrespectful to All of Those whom Passed away....R.I.P.🕊 To All of the Talented Musicians 🗣🎤🎶

[@callmemrgg4028]

I agree

[@A1Pro77]

Including pictures not of the musicians talked about. There is a picture of Harvey Mason in the talk an out Freddie White. A very tacky presentation of one of the greatest bands ever.

[@ossier2796]

My favorite band.

[@monicagillaspie6798]

I absolutely love Earth Wind & Fire I still listen to their music today they don't have bands like this anymore RIP to all ❤️🎶🔥🎶🤎

[@kakakhodenn9128]

Maurice also played kalimba. Don Myrick was shot by the cops in the entrance of his apartment. You forgot Larry Dunn, the original keyboard player. 🇨🇼🇨🇼🇨🇼🇩🇲🇩🇲🇨🇦

[@martywilliams2860]

Larry Dunn is still living.

[@mjpalmirojr.2466]

You don't have to repeat EWF after each member we know who they played for.

[@evelynap9728]

sad AI, as if we dont have a voice to talk real anymore

[@lionheartroar3104]

Love e'm all. Proud of how Phil Bailey and Al McKay carried on the tradition.

[@lishajohnson1958]

They still get all ages on their feet and i ❤ it young/old were jamming all nite with them ....

[@robertcroxtonjr.7623]

phillip bailey and verdine white. rest in peace to the earth wind and fire band members who passed away.

[@ipman3564]

Maurice White... could be the Greatest Black Musician, Arranger and Producer of all time... Everything he did was Genius ~

[@manuelfernando3441]

I love this band. I know this band in a French movie and now I have 5/6 records for them. RIP for the past away members...

[@garysmith8073]

SORRY !!!!!! Some of the timeliness were incorrect with the members

[@thesaint1822]

EARST WIND & FIRE is the good style music pop,ROCK , disco,Jazz same Like TOTO DURAN DURAN, CHICAGO, MAGNUM, JEFFERSON STARSHIP, and many more. All my best greatest hits songs forever. I love you All.

[@carolharris1236]

They came out with so many songs I love, I can’t even begin to name them all…but I will try! “Evil,” “Sing A Song,” “. Got to Get You Into My Life,” “Saturday Nite,” etc., etc.! One of the greatest groups ever! And Maurice was so sexy!

[@thalleshoward3962]

You forgot Louis Satterfield he played the trombone and Wayne Vaughn

[@oldermusiclover]

thought he was a bass player

[@nathanieldavis5231]

​@@oldermusiclover he played bass and trombone.

[@oldermusiclover]

@@nathanieldavis5231 ok thanks

[@oldermusiclover]

@@nathanieldavis5231 by the way do you know anything about a studio bass player named Freddy/Freddie Young(think that is the last name) he played on the song Mama Didn't Lie)

[@nathanieldavis5231]

@@oldermusiclover no can't say I do.

[@edgarcayce2.02]

"Ladies and gentlemen, Mr. Don Myrick on the alto horn. He plays so beautiful, don't you agree?" Ladies and gentlemen, the computerized narration in this video sucks royal, don't you agree?

[@leerichardson5842]

"He plays so peaceful. Don't you agree? He said 'It's all about love."

[@tim5365]

Very nice tribute. Roland Bautista left the band after the "Last Days and Time" album in 1972, so wasn't involved on any of the "That's The Way Of The World" tracks which included Shining Star. He didn't contribute to their "successful" years but was a contribution in the earlier days before their prime. Also, Jessica Cleaves was another early member before their iconic successful years and didn't apear on the "All 'n All" (1977) album which included "Fantasy" and "I'll Write A Song For You". Please fact check before posting tributes.

[@lee95757]

Thanks. They had some wrong photos too.

[@judithbiggs.4519]

😊 no b b be h I Io but c by hi jvcdxxfjklm 😊

[@geraldthomas8241]

There were many errors...

[@robbdopke8670]

Was it me or was was this narrated by a male Siri? Saw them with Chicago several times. Loved when Champlain would sing with them in the song he co-wrote = After The Love Is Gone. The intro to the 80s HBO concert video was so good. The Phil and Phil video do Easy Lover is a classic.

[@3willyd]

Definitely or something like it. Very robotic and sterile.

[@rosaliwilliams2192]

I love Earth wind and fire

[@harryrodriguez-coll4040]

Louis Satterfield (bass and trombone) is missing from your list. It is true that The Phoenix Horns were not officially part of EWF, but you mention Don Myrick in your video.

[@derekgreen4584]

NUMBER ONE FAN !

[@rodneymorris-tj6in]

The baddest band ever.

[@donnaanderson5669]

That was the my favorite band in the whole world. Their music touch my soul.RIP🌷😇🙏

[@awwyeahme2]

I love Maurice white and Loves Holiday. 😻Would you mind if I touched if I kissed if I held you tight in the morning light? That’s one of my favorite. I just discovered Burning Bush❤ the first note Maurice take you to church!!! 😻👏🏽👏🏽Larry Dunn in the keyboard… 😅 to the people that go to church, check out burning bush❤❤ the story is in the Bible, but Maurice White takes it to a different level

[@brendathompson2288]

I didn't know that Maurice White had two brothers in the band. Vernon, and Fred.

[@CharlesColey]

Verdine...