Philip Bailey
Biography
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
Earth, Wind & Fire (To Be Celestial vs. That's the Weight of the World)
2026
as Self
K-Pops!
2026
as Earth, Wind & Fire
A Grammy Salute to Earth, Wind & Fire Live: The 21st Night of September
2025
as Self
FireAid Benefit Concert
2025
as Self (Earth, Wind & Fire)
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2020 Inductions
2020
as Self
Phil Collins - Best Video Collection 1981-2004
2006
as self
Chicago and Earth, Wind & Fire - Live at the Greek Theatre
2005
Earth, Wind & Fire
2004
as Himself
Earth Wind & Fire: Shining Stars
2001
as self
Earth, Wind & Fire: Live at Montreux
1997
as lead vocals, percussion
An Evening of Fourplay
1993
as Himself - Vocals
Full Metal Jacket
1987
as Parris Island Recruit and Vietnam Platoon
Earth, Wind & Fire in Concert
1982
as Vocals
The Sensational Shocking Wonderful Wacky 70's
1980
as Self - Earth, Wind & Fire
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
1978
as Earth, Wind & Fire
That's the Way of the World
1975
as Band Member (uncredited)
Star!
1968
as Singing Soldier (uncredited)