Earth, Wind & Fire drummer Fred White dies aged 67

Earth, Wind & Fire drummer Fred White dies aged 67

White, who joined the soul-funk group in 1974, playing on hits including September and Shining Star

Fred White joined Earth, Wind and Fire in 1974, and played on hits for the band including September and Shining Star.
Fred White joined Earth, Wind and Fire in 1974, and played on hits for the band including September and Shining Star. Photograph: Rob Verhorst/Redferns

The Earth, Wind & Fire drummer Fred White has died at the age of 67.

The news was shared by his brother and bandmate Verdine White on Sunday in an Instagram post. He paid tribute to the “amazing and talented” musician, “now drumming with the angels!”

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