Acting · Denver, Colorado, USA · Born May 8, 1951
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.
MovieEarth, Wind & Fire (To Be Celestial vs. That's the Weight of the World)
2026
as Self
MovieK-Pops!
2026
as Earth, Wind & Fire
MovieA Grammy Salute to Earth, Wind & Fire Live: The 21st Night of September
2025
as Self
MovieFireAid Benefit Concert
2025
as Self (Earth, Wind & Fire)
MovieThe Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2020 Inductions
2020
as Self
TVVERZUZ
2020
as Self [Earth, Wind & Fire]
TVMr. Robinson
2015
as Philip Bailey
TVThe Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
2014
as Self
MoviePhil Collins - Best Video Collection 1981-2004
2006
as self
MovieChicago and Earth, Wind & Fire - Live at the Greek Theatre
2005
MovieEarth, Wind & Fire
2004
as Himself
TVThe Ellen DeGeneres Show
2003
as Self - Musical Guest
TVCMT Crossroads
2002
as Self
MovieEarth Wind & Fire: Shining Stars
2001
as self
MovieEarth, Wind & Fire: Live at Montreux
1997
as lead vocals, percussion
TVMADtv
1995
as Self
MovieAn Evening of Fourplay
1993
as Himself - Vocals
MovieFull Metal Jacket
1987
as Parris Island Recruit and Vietnam Platoon
TVMatlock
1986
as Bobby Thomas
MovieEarth, Wind & Fire in Concert
1982
as Vocals
MovieThe Sensational Shocking Wonderful Wacky 70's
1980
as Self - Earth, Wind & Fire
MovieSgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
1978
as Earth, Wind & Fire
MovieThat's the Way of the World
1975
as Band Member (uncredited)
MovieStar!
1968
as Singing Soldier (uncredited)
TVThe Grammys
1959
as Self
