Philip Bailey
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- May 8, 1951, Denver, Colorado, USA
- Movies
- 17
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.
Best-Known Movies
Full Metal Jacket
1987
Star!
1968
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
1978
K-Pops!
2026
Earth, Wind & Fire (To Be Celestial vs. That's the Weight of the World)
2026
That's the Way of the World
1975
Earth, Wind & Fire: Live at Montreux
1997
FireAid Benefit Concert
2025
Chicago and Earth, Wind & Fire - Live at the Greek Theatre
2005
Earth, Wind & Fire in Concert
1982
Filmography
| 2026 | Earth, Wind & Fire (To Be Celestial vs. That's the Weight of the World) | Self |
| 2026 | K-Pops! | Earth, Wind & Fire |
| 2025 | A Grammy Salute to Earth, Wind & Fire Live: The 21st Night of September | Self |
| 2025 | FireAid Benefit Concert | Self (Earth, Wind & Fire) |
| 2020 | The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2020 Inductions | Self |
| 2006 | Phil Collins - Best Video Collection 1981-2004 | self |
| 2005 | Chicago and Earth, Wind & Fire - Live at the Greek Theatre | |
| 2004 | Earth, Wind & Fire | Himself |
| 2001 | Earth Wind & Fire: Shining Stars | self |
| 1997 | Earth, Wind & Fire: Live at Montreux | lead vocals, percussion |
| 1993 | An Evening of Fourplay | Himself - Vocals |
| 1987 | Full Metal Jacket | Parris Island Recruit and Vietnam Platoon |
| 1982 | Earth, Wind & Fire in Concert | Vocals |
| 1980 | The Sensational Shocking Wonderful Wacky 70's | Self - Earth, Wind & Fire |
| 1978 | Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band | Earth, Wind & Fire |
| 1975 | That's the Way of the World | Band Member (uncredited) |
| 1968 | Star! | Singing Soldier (uncredited) |
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