Ralph Johnson

Biography

Ralph Randolph Johnson (born July 4, 1951) is an American singer, songwriter, musician, and producer. He is a member and percussionist of the funk/soul/disco band Earth, Wind & Fire.

Known For

The Ellen DeGeneres Show

CMT Crossroads

VERZUZ

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

K-Pops!

Mr. Robinson

Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band

FireAid Benefit Concert

All Movies (15)

• 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)
• 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 vocals, percussion
• Earth, Wind & Fire in Concert1982 · as Percussion
• The Sensational Shocking Wonderful Wacky 70's1980 · as Self - Earth, Wind & Fire
• Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band1978 · as Earth, Wind & Fire
• Rock 'n' Roll Sports Classic1978 · as Self
• That's the Way of the World1975 · as Band Member (uncredited)
• Jesse James as the Outlaw1921 · as Judge Bowman
• Jesse James Under the Black Flag1921 · as Judge Bowman

All TV Shows (4)

• VERZUZ2020 · as Self [Earth, Wind & Fire]
• Mr. Robinson2015 · as Ralph Johnson
• The Ellen DeGeneres Show2003 · as Self - Musical Guest
• CMT Crossroads2002 · as Self