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Pianists · b. 1951

Philip Bailey

American R&B, soul, gospel and funk singer, songwriter, percussionist and actor

Born: 8 May 1951
Denver
Country: United States
Active: 1972–
Record labels: Columbia Records
Discography: 13 albums

Biography

Philip Bailey is a jazz musician who plays piano, percussion instrument and voice. Philip Bailey was born on 8 May 1951 in Denver. The music is usually filed under blues, soul and rhythm and blues. Record labels: Columbia Records. The discography here lists 13 albums, from “Continuation” (1983) to “Love Will Find a Way” (2019).

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, Bailey was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Vocal Group Hall of Fame as a member of Earth, Wind & Fire. Bailey was also inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame for his work with the band. Bailey has released several solo albums, the most notable being Chinese Wall, released in 1984, which earned a Grammy nomination for Best R&B Vocal Performance, Male. This LP included the hit single, "Easy Lover", a duet with Phil Collins, who also produced the album.

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