Maurice White Blog

Maurice: We’ve never been in a race with any of the other bands in terms of trying to outdo them or anything. But for one... Read More

From Deniece Williams’ 1976 debut album, This Is Niecy, here’s the track “That’s What Friends Are For.” “That’s What Friends Are For” Written by Deniece... Read More

From Earth, Wind & Fire’s 1979 album I Am, here’s the track “Let Your Feelings Show.” “Let Your Feelings Show” Written by Maurice, David Foster,... Read More

Here’s Earth, Wind & Fire performing “Happy Feelin’” during the roller skating rink scene from the 1975 movie, That’s The Way Of The World. “Happy... Read More

Earth, Wind & Fire – “Shining Star” Maurice: The song “Shining Star” was born out of a hook Larry Dunn was working on. I delivered... Read More

Here’s the track “Writing On The Wall” from Earth, Wind & Fire’s 1987 Touch The World recording sessions. The song was the B-side of the... Read More

As a session drummer at Chess Records, Maurice played on numerous records by artists such as Billy Stewart, Fontella Bass, Little Milton, Sugar Pie DeSanto,... Read More

From The Emotions’ 1979 album ‘Come Into Our World,’ here’s the track “The Movie.” “The Movie” Written by Maurice, David Paich, David Foster, Allee Willis... Read More

It’s Earth, Wind & Fire Day! Maurice: “September” was the American Recording Company’s first release, and an across-the-board smash. It would be the leadoff single... Read More

Footage of Earth, Wind & Fire’s early lineup performing “Bad Tune,” “Help Somebody,” and “Love Is Life” in 1971. Members included Maurice, Verdine White, Wade... Read More