Fred White (musician)
American musician and songwriter (1955–2023) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Fred E. White (born Frederick Eugene Adams; January 13, 1955 – January 1, 2023) was an American musician and songwriter. He was one of the early members of Earth, Wind & Fire. He previously played drums on Donny Hathaway's Live album.[1]
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Birth name | Frederick Eugene Adams |
Born | (1955-01-13)January 13, 1955 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
Died | January 1, 2023(2023-01-01) (aged 67) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
Genres | R&B, funk, disco, soul |
Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter |
Labels | Columbia, ARC |
Formerly of | Earth, Wind & Fire |
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Earth, Wind & Fire consisting of Fred White along with half-brother Maurice White, brother Verdine White, and other members were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2000.[2][3]
White died in Los Angeles on January 1, 2023, at age 67.[4]