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
FireAid Benefit Concert
Self (Earth, Wind & Fire)
2025
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2020 Inductions
Self
2020
VERZUZ
Self [Earth, Wind & Fire] · (1 episode)
2020
Mr. Robinson
Philip Bailey · (1 episode)
2015
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
(1 episode)
2014
Phil Collins - Best Video Collection 1981-2004
self
2006
Earth, Wind & Fire
Himself
2004
CMT Crossroads
Self · (2 episodes)
2002
Earth Wind & Fire: Shining Stars
self
2001
Earth, Wind & Fire: Live at Montreux
lead vocals, percussion
1997
MADtv
Self · (1 episode)
1995
An Evening of Fourplay
Himself - Vocals
1993
Full Metal Jacket
Parris Island Recruit and Vietnam Platoon
1987
Earth, Wind & Fire in Concert
Self
1982
The Sensational Shocking Wonderful Wacky 70's
Self - Earth, Wind & Fire
1980
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
Earth, Wind & Fire
1978
Star!
Singing Soldier (uncredited)
1968
Untitled Earth, Wind & Fire Documentary
Self