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 — alongside group founder Maurice White — of Earth, Wind & Fire. Noted for his four‑octave vocal range and distinctive falsetto, 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. He 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 (1984), which earned a Grammy nomination for Best R&B Vocal Performance, Male. The album included the hit single “Easy Lover,” a duet with Phil Collins, who also produced the record. The track won an MTV Video Music Award for Best Overall Performance in a Video in 1985, received an American Music Award nomination for Favorite Pop/Rock Video, and earned a Grammy nomination for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group With Vocals. In total, Bailey has won seven Grammy Awards out of 21 nominations. In May 2008, Bailey received an honorary Doctorate of Music from the Berklee College of Music, where he also delivered the commencement speech. In November 2017, he was inducted into the Colorado Music Hall of Fame. Bailey was born and raised in Denver, Colorado. He attended Denver’s East High School, followed by Metropolitan State University of Denver and later the University of Colorado. He also performed in a local R&B band called Friends & Love. See for more.
Woman
Walking On The Chinese Wall
Show You the Way to Love
ft. Bilal – We’re A Winner
Photogenic Memory
Trapped
Billy Jack
ft. Casey Benjamin – Love Will Find A Way
I know
Children of the Ghetto
Easy Lover
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