Singer, producer, song-writer, performer extraordinaire

Maurice White

has passed after succumbing to the effects of Parkinson Disease.

 

 

Mr. White was a founding member of the celebrated R & B band

Earth, White and Fire.

 

 

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Maurice White (centre)

performs with fellow bandmates

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Established in 1969, the group would sky-rocket to international stardom

amassing number one hits and music awards along the way.

The band’s horn section is legendary;

their stage performance electric.

 

 

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In Memorium

Maurice White (1941 – 2016)

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Earth, Wind and Fire performs

Shining Star

 

 

 

 

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(images from artistdirect.com and usmagazine.com)