Maurice White, Founder of ‘Earth, Wind & Fire’, Dead at 74

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NEW YORK — Maurice White, founding member of legendary band Earth, Wind & Fire, has died at age 74. According to TMZ, White died in his sleep following a long battle with Parkinson’s disease.

White was diagnosed with Parkinson’s in the late 1980s, which led him to eventually stop touring with Earth, Wind & Fire in 1994.

He was the older brother of current Earth, Wind & Fire member Verdine White, and former member Fred White. Maurice served as the band’s main songwriter and record producer, and was co-lead singer (along with Philip Bailey). White has won seven Grammys, and was nominated for 21 Grammys in total.

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