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.
Movies & TV Shows
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Full Metal Jacket (1987) — Parris Island Recruit and Vietnam Platoon
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The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014) — Self
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Star! (1968) — Singing Soldier (uncredited)
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The Ellen DeGeneres Show (2003) — Self - Musical Guest
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Matlock (1986) — Bobby Thomas
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MADtv (1995) — Self
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Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (1978) — Earth, Wind & Fire
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The Grammys (1959) — Self
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K-Pops! (2026) — Earth, Wind & Fire
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Mr. Robinson (2015) — Philip Bailey
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Earth, Wind & Fire (To Be Celestial vs. That's the Weight of the World) (2026) — Self
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That's the Way of the World (1975) — Band Member (uncredited)
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Earth, Wind & Fire: Live at Montreux (1997) — lead vocals, percussion
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Chicago and Earth, Wind & Fire - Live at the Greek Theatre (2005)
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Earth, Wind & Fire in Concert (1982) — Vocals
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FireAid Benefit Concert (2025) — Self (Earth, Wind & Fire)
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CMT Crossroads (2002) — Self
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Earth Wind & Fire: Shining Stars (2001) — self
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Earth, Wind & Fire (2004) — Himself
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An Evening of Fourplay (1993) — Himself - Vocals
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VERZUZ (2020) — Self [Earth, Wind & Fire]
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The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2020 Inductions (2020) — Self
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The Sensational Shocking Wonderful Wacky 70's (1980) — Self - Earth, Wind & Fire
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Phil Collins - Best Video Collection 1981-2004 (2006) — self
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A Grammy Salute to Earth, Wind & Fire Live: The 21st Night of September (2025) — Self