Musician Dictionary

Maurice White

American musician (1941–2016) · Earth, Wind & Fire

DescriptionAmerican musician (1941–2016)
Source: Wikidata
Born1941-12-19
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
BirthplaceMemphis Memphis
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
Died2016-02-03
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
Place of deathLos Angeles Los Angeles
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
AreaUnited States
Source: MusicBrainz
CountryUS
Source: MusicBrainz
CitizenshipUnited States
Source: Wikidata
Occupationfilm score composer singer-songwriter composer bandleader lyricist singer recording artist music executive percussionist record producer musician drummer
Source: Wikidata
Instrumentsmbira voice
Source: Wikidata
Voice typetenor
Source: Wikidata
Genressoul
Source: Wikidata
Record labelsColumbia Records
Source: Wikidata
Member ofEarth, Wind & Fire The Ramsey Lewis Trio The Salty Peppers Earth, Wind & Fire
Source: Discogs, MusicBrainz, Wikidata
AwardsKennedy Center Honors Grammy Awards
Source: Wikidata

Also known as

A. McKayM. White B. White Earth, Wind & Fire M White M, White M. White M. WHite M. Whip M. White M. White-W. M. Whte M. Wright M.White Maurie White Mauris White Maurke White Morris White Morris/White V. White W. White White White Maurice White, M Whyte モーリス・ホワイト

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Identifiers

mbid: e16cc224-7803-46cb-8615-ccf9068199a1 · wikidata: Q1295870 · isni: 0000000116132380 · ipi: 00063259085 · discogs: 195567 · spotify: 6T46cZo3M8wXq5eOoXbZBx · apple_music: 461217

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