Maurice White
Maurice White (December 19, 1941 – February 4, 2016) was an American singer, musician, songwriter, and record producer. He was the founder, leader, main songwriter, and producer of the band Earth, Wind & Fire, and served as the band's co-lead singer with Philip Bailey. Described as a "visionary" by Vibe and a "mastermind" by Variety, White was nominated for a total of 22 Grammys, of which he won seven. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Vocal Group Hall of Fame as a member of Earth, Wind & Fire, and was also inducted individually into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. He additionally worked with artists such as Deniece Williams, Cher, the Emotions, Barbra Streisand, Ramsey Lewis, and Neil Diamond.
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| Full name at birth | Maurice White
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| Claim to fame | Lead Singer, Composer of Earth, Wind, and Fire
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| Date of birth | 19 December 1941
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| Place of birth | Memphis, Tennessee, USA
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| Date of death | 3 February 2016
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| Age | 74 (age at death)
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| Place of death | Los Angeles, California, USA
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| Cause of death | Parkinson's disease
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| Occupation | Musician, singer-songwriter, record producer, arranger
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| Height | 5' 8" (173 cm)
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| Net worth | $5,000,000 USD
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| High school | Crane Junior College
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| Talent agency | Azoff Music Management
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