Fred White has died aged 67

Fred White has died aged 67

Postby rebbonk » Mon Jan 02, 2023 8:30 pm

Earth, Wind & Fire drummer Fred White has died aged 67

He played on the band's biggest hits including 'September' and 'Shining Star'


Earth, Wind & Fire drummer Fred White has died aged 67

He played on the band's biggest hits including 'September' and 'Shining Star'

Fred White – born Frederick Eugene Adams in Chicago in 1955 – met Donny Hathaway aged 15 and began touring with him before joining The Salty Peppers, a version of the group that would become Earth, Wind & Fire.

In 1974 he joined Verdine and their brother Maurice in Earth, Wind & Fire, going on to play on their biggest hits including ‘September’ and ‘Shining Star’.

Alongside his work in the band, he continued to drum for a host of artists including The Emotions and Ramsey Lewis.

Among those to pay tribute to White is Lenny Kravitz, who wrote under Verdine’s post: “Sending my love and deepest condolences to you and the family. I was blessed to have been in his presence and blessed to have been influenced by him. A true king. Rest in power.”


Source: https://www.nme.com/news/music/earth-wind-fire-drummer-fred-white-has-died-aged-67-3373049
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