- Inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2000 (as a member of Earth Wind & Fire).
- Member of Earth Wind & Fire since 1971. Also has several solo hits to his credit. Prior to joining the group, was musical director for the Stovall Sisters, a gospel group.
- Earth, Wind, & Fire were awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Recording at 7080 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California.
- Inducted into Colorado Music Hall of Fame in 2017.
- Attended East High School in Denver, Colorado.
- Son of Eddie Bailey, and Elizabeth Crossland.
- Father of Sir Bailey, Trinity Doret Bailey, Creed Ellington Bailey, Phillip Baily Jr., Jaleel Mikale Bailey, Jaylen Christopher Bailey, and Pili Asabi Foluke Titilayo.
- Brother of Beverly Bailey.
- Has six grandchildren.
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