The 21st Show

Earth, Wind & Fire’s Illinois roots

Produced by Jose Zepeda
 
2019 Kennedy Center Honorees Earth, Wind & Fire members, from left, bassist Verdine White, Kahbran White, singer Philip Bailey and percussionist Ralph Johnson arrive at the State Department for the Kennedy Center Honors State Department Dinner on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, in Washington. Earth, Wind & Fire founder Maurice White died in 2016.

2019 Kennedy Center Honorees Earth, Wind & Fire members, from left, bassist Verdine White, Kahbran White, singer Philip Bailey and percussionist Ralph Johnson arrive at the State Department for the Kennedy Center Honors State Department Dinner on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, in Washington. Earth, Wind & Fire founder Maurice White died in 2016. AP Photo/Kevin Wolf

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“Do you remember … the 21st night of September?” We’ll take those lyrics from Earth, Wind and Fire as a jumping off point for a discussion about the band. It was formed in Illinois and has a huge legacy around the world. 

Guest:

Trenton Bailey

Author, Do You Remember?: Celebrating 50 Years of Earth, Wind & Fire