Earth, Wind & Fire

Earth, Wind & Fire achieved their first number one R&B and pop hit with ‘Shining Star’ in 1975, a track from their multi-platinum album ‘That’s The Way Of The World,’ which also earned the group their first Grammy Award. Founded by Maurice White, the group redefined music with its R&B, soul, funk, jazz, and pop fusion. After relocating to Los Angeles in the early 1970s and signing with Warner Bros., Earth, Wind & Fire released their self-titled debut album ‘Earth, Wind And Fire’ (1970), followed by ‘The Need Of Love’ (1971), and contributed to the soundtrack for ‘Sweet Sweetback’s Baadasssss Song’ (1971). A pivotal moment came in 1972 with their signing to Columbia Records, leading to ‘Last Days And Time’ (1972) and their first gold album, ‘Head To The Sky,’ in 1973.

In 2000, their enduring legacy was formally recognized with an induction into The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame. The early 2000s saw releases like ‘That’s The Way Of The World: Alive In ’75’ and ‘Live In Rio’ (recorded 1979) in 2002, and continued with new material including ‘The Promise’ (2003) and ‘Illumination’ (2005). Their story was chronicled in the 2001 Eagle Rock Entertainment documentary ‘Earth, Wind & Fire: Shining Stars,’ underscoring their multi-decade influence on global music.