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Philip Bailey
Denver, Colorado, USA
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…
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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.
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2026
K-Pops!
Movie Earth, Wind & Fire
- 2025
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2025
FireAid Benefit Concert
Movie Self (Earth, Wind & Fire)
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2020
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2020 Inductions
Movie Self
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2020
VERZUZ
TV show Self [Earth, Wind & Fire]
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2015
Mr. Robinson
TV show Philip Bailey
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2014
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
TV show Self
- 2006
- 2005
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2004
Earth, Wind & Fire
Movie Himself
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2003
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
TV show Self - Musical Guest
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2003
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
TV show Self - Musical Guest
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2002
CMT Crossroads
TV show Self
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2001
Earth Wind & Fire: Shining Stars
Movie self
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1997
Earth, Wind & Fire: Live at Montreux
Movie lead vocals, percussion
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1995
MADtv
TV show Self
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1993
An Evening of Fourplay
Movie Himself - Vocals
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1987
Full Metal Jacket
Movie Parris Island Recruit and Vietnam Platoon
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1986
Matlock
TV show Bobby Thomas
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1982
Earth, Wind & Fire in Concert
Movie Vocals
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1980
The Sensational Shocking Wonderful Wacky 70's
Movie Self - Earth, Wind & Fire
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1978
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
Movie Earth, Wind & Fire
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1975
That's the Way of the World
Movie Band Member (uncredited)
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1971
Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song
Movie Orchestrator
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1968
Star!
Movie Singing Soldier (uncredited)
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1959
The Grammys
TV show Self
