Philip Bailey

Biography

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

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

Matlock

The Ellen DeGeneres Show

Full Metal Jacket

CMT Crossroads

VERZUZ

Earth, Wind & Fire (To Be Celestial vs. That's the Weight of the World)

K-Pops!

All Movies (17)

• Earth, Wind & Fire (To Be Celestial vs. That's the Weight of the World)2026 · as Self
• K-Pops!2026 · as Earth, Wind & Fire
• A Grammy Salute to Earth, Wind & Fire Live: The 21st Night of September2025 · as Self
• FireAid Benefit Concert2025 · as Self (Earth, Wind & Fire)
• The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2020 Inductions2020 · as Self
• Phil Collins - Best Video Collection 1981-20042006 · as self
• Chicago and Earth, Wind & Fire - Live at the Greek Theatre2005
• Earth, Wind & Fire2004 · as Himself
• Earth Wind & Fire: Shining Stars2001 · as self
• Earth, Wind & Fire: Live at Montreux1997 · as lead vocals, percussion
• An Evening of Fourplay1993 · as Himself - Vocals
• Full Metal Jacket1987 · as Parris Island Recruit and Vietnam Platoon
• Earth, Wind & Fire in Concert1982 · as Vocals
• The Sensational Shocking Wonderful Wacky 70's1980 · as Self - Earth, Wind & Fire
• Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band1978 · as Earth, Wind & Fire
• That's the Way of the World1975 · as Band Member (uncredited)
• Star!1968 · as Singing Soldier (uncredited)

All TV Shows (8)

• VERZUZ2020 · as Self [Earth, Wind & Fire]
• Mr. Robinson2015 · as Philip Bailey
• The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon2014 · as Self
• The Ellen DeGeneres Show2003 · as Self - Musical Guest
• CMT Crossroads2002 · as Self
• MADtv1995 · as Self
• Matlock1986 · as Bobby Thomas
• The Grammys1959 · as Self