7/1/2023 0 Comments Earth wind and fire live![]() From the funky and infectious “Let’s Groove” to the timeless dance classic “September” to the heartfelt “Reasons,” Earth, Wind & Fire’s catalog of hits has become the soundtrack to many lives now, then and forever. Like the elements in their name, Earth, Wind & Fire’s music has withstood ever-changing trends in the world and shows no sign of vanishing as they continue to create joy and uplifting music that will forever reach a sacred universal atmosphere. The music of Earth, Wind & Fire is more alive than ever as they continue to inspire new audiences and thrill those who have been with them from the beginning. In 2000, Earth, Wind & Fire was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, cementing their lasting impact on popular music and, in 2019, their contributions to arts and culture was acknowledged in Washington DC with the prestigious Kennedy Center Honors. They’ve won an impressive nine GRAMMY® Awards including one for Lifetime Achievement (2012). They’ve released 23 albums eight of those albums went Double Platinum and hit the Top 10, making them one of the best-selling artists of all time. They’ve scored eight number one hits and have sold more than 100 million albums worldwide. Earth, Wind & Fire at Hard Rock Live at the Etess Arena, Atlantic City, NJ, USA Shining Star Let Your Feelings Show Mighty Mighty / Celebrate Saturday Nite. With soul as deep as the planet, Earth, Wind & Fire charted a history that will live on forever. In 1969, music legend Maurice White birthed the music force named after the elements from his very own astrological charts. Maurice remained the prime mover until his death in 2016 the remaining members continued his mission, bringing their joyous sound to fans around the world.Earth, Wind & Fire are a music institution. Elaborate stage shows accentuated the band’s image as glam-soul spacemen from a blissful, funky future, solidifying their status as ’70s/’80s icons. Things rocketed upward from there, as Earth, Wind & Fire became superstars with a long string of smashes that lasted into the early ’80s, including the percolating R&B exultation of “Sing a Song,” the disco floor-fillers “Boogie Wonderland” and “September,” and the Quiet Storm ballad “After the Love Has Gone,” with a punchy horn section becoming a signature. The arrival of Maurice’s old Chicago crony Charles Stepney as producer brought a dazzling eclecticism and sonic sheen to the band’s breakout album, 1975’s That’s the Way of the World, and the funky, party-starting single “Shining Star” became a No. ![]() A sea change came in 1972 when the lineup shifted to include Maurice’s brother Verdine White on bass, singer Philip Bailey, and keyboardist Larry Dunn, who quickly became crucial to their sound. Key elements like Latin grooves, funky riffs, and celestial vocal harmonies were present from the start, but success wasn’t immediate. ![]() The Rock and Roll Hall of Famers will be here to help us celebrate you the innovators and change-makers driving transformative change in your organizations, across your industries, and around the world. as Earth, Wind & Fire, and they released their self-titled debut LP the following year. Even with the passing of founder and lead vocalist Maurice White in 2016 the group live on, bringing their uplifting, body-moving blend of R&B, funk, disco, pop. Join funk legends Earth, Wind & Fire We're turning the final night of Realize LIVE 2023 into a boogie wonderland. Their story actually starts in 1969 in Chicago, where drummer/singer Maurice White started The Salty Peppers with singer/keyboardists Wade Flemons and Don Whitehead. The world didn’t realize it was waiting for a spaceship containing a nine-man squad of cosmic pop/funk/R&B superheroes until Earth, Wind & Fire broke through to stardom in the mid-’70s. ![]()
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