Philip Bailey
Known for Acting · 25 credits
- Born
- 1951-05-08 (age 75)
- Place of birth
- Denver, Colorado, USA
- Also known as
- Philip Bailey Sr. · Earth, Wind & Fire
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
TV Shows (8)
Movies (17)
Full Metal Jacket
1987
as Parris Island Recruit and Vietnam Platoon
K-Pops!
2026
as Earth, Wind & Fire
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
1978
as Earth, Wind & Fire
Star!
1968
as Singing Soldier (uncredited)
Earth, Wind & Fire (To Be Celestial vs. That's the Weight of the World)
2026
as Self
FireAid Benefit Concert
2025
as Self (Earth, Wind & Fire)
The Sensational Shocking Wonderful Wacky 70's
1980
as Self - Earth, Wind & Fire
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2020 Inductions
2020
as Self
That's the Way of the World
1975
as Band Member (uncredited)
A Grammy Salute to Earth, Wind & Fire Live: The 21st Night of September
2025
as Self
Earth Wind & Fire: Shining Stars
2001
as self
Earth, Wind & Fire
2004
as Himself
Earth, Wind & Fire in Concert
1982
as Vocals
Chicago and Earth, Wind & Fire - Live at the Greek Theatre
2005
Phil Collins - Best Video Collection 1981-2004
2006
as self
An Evening of Fourplay
1993
as Himself - Vocals
Earth, Wind & Fire: Live at Montreux
1997
as lead vocals, percussion
About Philip Bailey
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 Sta… With 25 credits spanning from 1959 to 2026, Philip Bailey has appeared in 17 films and 8 TV shows.
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Most Popular Philip Bailey Movies
- Full Metal Jacket (1987) — as Parris Island Recruit and Vietnam Platoon
- K-Pops! (2026) — as Earth, Wind & Fire
- Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (1978) — as Earth, Wind & Fire
- Star! (1968) — as Singing Soldier (uncredited)
- Earth, Wind & Fire (To Be Celestial vs. That's the Weight of the World) (2026) — as Self
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