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.