“If you get the basics right, you can freshen things up, you don't want to just regurgitate the past. But we gotta stay true to our historic selves.”

American singer, songwriter, and percussionist, born 1951

Philip Bailey is an American singer, songwriter, and percussionist, known as an early member of Earth, Wind & Fire. He is also one of the band’s two lead singers. Born in 1951, he became widely recognized for his four-octave range and distinctive falsetto. Bailey’s work with Earth, Wind & Fire earned him induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the Vocal Group Hall of Fame, and the Songwriters Hall of Fame. His name is closely tied to the band’s vocal sound, especially the high, agile singing that helped define its music.