Acting
Philip Bailey
EN, FR cinema · 18 credits
Born
8 May 1951 (age 75)
Birthplace
Denver, Colorado, USA
Also known as Philip Bailey Sr. · Earth, Wind & Fire · Philip James Bailey
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.
Known for
Filmography
K-Pops!
as Earth, Wind & Fire
FireAid Benefit Concert
as Self (Earth, Wind & Fire)
Earth, Wind & Fire
as Himself
Earth, Wind & Fire: Live at Montreux
as lead vocals, percussion
An Evening of Fourplay
as Himself - Vocals
Full Metal Jacket
as Parris Island Recruit and Vietnam Platoon
The Sensational Shocking Wonderful Wacky 70's
as Self - Earth, Wind & Fire
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
as Earth, Wind & Fire
That's the Way of the World
as Band Member (uncredited)
Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song
Orchestrator
Star!
as Singing Soldier (uncredited)