<P> Maurice White ( December 19 , 1941 -- February 4 , 2016 ) was an American singer - songwriter , musician , record producer , arranger , and bandleader . He was the founder of the band Earth , Wind & Fire . As well he served as the band 's main songwriter and record producer , and was co-lead singer along with Philip Bailey . </P>
<P> Maurice White ( December 19 , 1941 -- February 4 , 2016 ) was an American singer - songwriter , musician , record producer , arranger , and bandleader . He was the founder of the band Earth , Wind & Fire . As well he served as the band 's main songwriter and record producer , and was co-lead singer along with Philip Bailey . </P>
who has died from earth wind and fire
who has died from earth wind and fire
Maurice White
Maurice White