- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- May 8, 1951
- Place of Birth
- Denver, Colorado, USA
Philip 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.
Filmography
movieEarth, Wind & Fire (To Be Celestial vs. That's the Weight of the World)
2026 · Self
movieK-Pops!
2026 · Earth, Wind & Fire
movieA Grammy Salute to Earth, Wind & Fire Live: The 21st Night of September
2025 · Self
movieFireAid Benefit Concert
2025 · Self (Earth, Wind & Fire)
movieThe Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2020 Inductions
2020 · Self
tvVERZUZ
2020 · Self [Earth, Wind & Fire]
tvMr. Robinson
2015 · Philip Bailey
tvThe Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
2014 · Self
moviePhil Collins - Best Video Collection 1981-2004
2006 · self
movieChicago and Earth, Wind & Fire - Live at the Greek Theatre
2005
movieEarth, Wind & Fire
2004 · Himself
tvThe Ellen DeGeneres Show
2003 · Self - Musical Guest
tvCMT Crossroads
2002 · Self
movieEarth Wind & Fire: Shining Stars
2001 · self
movieEarth, Wind & Fire: Live at Montreux
1997 · lead vocals, percussion
tvMADtv
1995 · Self
movieAn Evening of Fourplay
1993 · Himself - Vocals
movieFull Metal Jacket
1987 · Parris Island Recruit and Vietnam Platoon
tvMatlock
1986 · Bobby Thomas
movieEarth, Wind & Fire in Concert
1982 · Vocals
movieThe Sensational Shocking Wonderful Wacky 70's
1980 · Self - Earth, Wind & Fire
movieSgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
1978 · Earth, Wind & Fire
movieThat's the Way of the World
1975 · Band Member (uncredited)
movieSweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song
1971 · Orchestrator
movieStar!
1968 · Singing Soldier (uncredited)
tvThe Grammys
1959 · Self