Philip Bailey
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.
Filmography (25 titles)
4.0MovieEarth, Wind & Fire (To Be Celestial vs. That's the Weight of the World)
Self · 2026
6.3MovieK-Pops!
Earth, Wind & Fire · 2026
MovieA Grammy Salute to Earth, Wind & Fire Live: The 21st Night of September
Self · 2025
8.7MovieFireAid Benefit Concert
Self (Earth, Wind & Fire) · 2025
10.0MovieThe Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2020 Inductions
Self · 2020
10.0ShowVERZUZ
Self [Earth, Wind & Fire] · 2020
4.1ShowMr. Robinson
Philip Bailey · 2015
5.8ShowThe Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
Self · 2014
7.0MoviePhil Collins - Best Video Collection 1981-2004
self · 2006
6.9MovieChicago and Earth, Wind & Fire - Live at the Greek Theatre
2005
4.2MovieEarth, Wind & Fire
Himself · 2004
5.5ShowThe Ellen DeGeneres Show
Self - Musical Guest · 2003
8.0ShowCMT Crossroads
Self · 2002
8.2MovieEarth Wind & Fire: Shining Stars
self · 2001
6.5MovieEarth, Wind & Fire: Live at Montreux
lead vocals, percussion · 1997
7.1ShowMADtv
Self · 1995
8.0MovieAn Evening of Fourplay
Himself - Vocals · 1993
8.1MovieFull Metal Jacket
Parris Island Recruit and Vietnam Platoon · 1987
7.1ShowMatlock
Bobby Thomas · 1986
7.0MovieEarth, Wind & Fire in Concert
Vocals · 1982
4.0MovieThe Sensational Shocking Wonderful Wacky 70's
Self - Earth, Wind & Fire · 1980
4.3MovieSgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
Earth, Wind & Fire · 1978
6.6MovieThat's the Way of the World
Band Member (uncredited) · 1975
6.9MovieStar!
Singing Soldier (uncredited) · 1968
8.6ShowThe Grammys
Self · 1959