Philip Bailey

Philip James Bailey (born May 8, 1951) is an American singer, songwriter, and percussionist. He is best known as an early member and one of the two lead singers of the band Earth, Wind & Fire, alongside Maurice White. Bailey's distinctive falsetto register and four-octave vocal range have garnered him recognition and acclaim. He has been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the Vocal Group Hall of Fame, and the Songwriters Hall of Fame for his contributions to Earth, Wind & Fire. In addition to his work with the band, Bailey has released several solo albums, including the Grammy-nominated 'Chinese Wall' in 1984, which featured the international hit 'Easy Lover' in collaboration with Phil Collins. Throughout his career, Bailey has won seven Grammy Awards out of twenty-one nominations.