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

Full Metal Jacket

as Parris Island Recruit and Vietnam Platoon

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

Star!

as Singing Soldier (uncredited)

MADtv

as Self

Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band

as Earth, Wind & Fire

Mr. Robinson

as Philip Bailey

Earth, Wind & Fire: Live at Montreux

as lead vocals, percussion

Earth, Wind & Fire in Concert

as Self

CMT Crossroads

as Self

Earth, Wind & Fire

as Himself