Verdine White

Biography

American musician who is best known for his work as the bassist for the band Earth, Wind & Fire which has sold more than 90 million albums across the globe. Over the course of his career, he has won 6 Grammy Awards and was honored with the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2016. He was inducted into the 'Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame' in 2000.

Known For

The Ellen DeGeneres Show

American Idol

Everybody Hates Chris

CMT Crossroads

VERZUZ

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

K-Pops!

Mr. Robinson

All Movies (14)

• Earth, Wind & Fire (To Be Celestial vs. That's the Weight of the World)2026 · as Self
• The Groove Under the Groove2026
• 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 World According to Allee Willis2024 · as Self
• Under the Volcano2021 · as Self
• Chicago and Earth, Wind & Fire - Live at the Greek Theatre2005
• Earth, Wind & Fire2004 · as Himself
• Earth, Wind & Fire: Live at Montreux1997 · as bass
• Earth, Wind & Fire in Concert1982 · as Bass
• 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)

All TV Shows (6)

• VERZUZ2020 · as Self [Earth, Wind & Fire]
• Mr. Robinson2015 · as Verdine White
• Everybody Hates Chris2005 · as Self
• The Ellen DeGeneres Show2003 · as Self - Musical Guest
• American Idol2002 · as Self - Guest Judge
• CMT Crossroads2002 · as Self