Earth, Wind & Fire - Illumination Biography

"Do you remember…." the first time you heard Earth, Wind & Fire? Was it in 1971 when they blew out of Chicago by way of Los Angeles with their self-titled debut album and its soul-stirring single "Love is Life?"

Maybe it was in 1975 with their breakthrough film score That's the Way of the World that introduced the now-classic hits "Shining Star" and "Reasons," or later in 1980 when they lit up dance floors around the globe with the techno-funk of "Let's Groove." Do you remember the sheer energy flowing like cosmic current through the thrilling ensemble arrangements of "Runnin'," "Faces" and "Pride?" Do you remember the stirring lyrics of "Head to the Sky" and "Mighty, Mighty?"

Perhaps your first memory of Earth, Wind & Fire was in concert - being there or via their 2-Lp live set Gratitude that made you feel like you were there. Do you remember the masterful musicianship and otherworldly theatrics? Do you remember the spiritual aura that elevated your mood and expanded your consciousness?

Well, 35 years later - after earning eight Grammy Awards, four American Music Awards, eight double platinum/Top 10 Pop albums, eight #1 R&B singles, a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, a year 2000 induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Lifetime Achievement honors from the NAACP, ASCAP and BET - Earth, Wind & Fire (EWF) and their music remains as inspirational and influential as ever.
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