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Earth, Wind & Fire founder Maurice White dead at 74
FOXNEWS.COM ^
| 04 FEBRUARY 2016
| FOX NEWS
Posted on 02/04/2016 3:05:22 PM PST by Extremely Extreme Extremist
NEW YORK – Earth, Wind & Fire founder Maurice White, whose horn-driven band sold more than 90 million albums and made hits like "September," ''Shining Star" and "Boogie Wonderland," died Wednesday at his home in Los Angeles, his brother Verdine said.
White, who was 74, suffered from Parkinson's Disease and had retreated from the public even as the band he founded kept performing.
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TOPICS: Business/Economy; Music/Entertainment
KEYWORDS: earthwindandfire; earthwindfire; mauricewhite; obituary
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To: Extremely Extreme Extremist
To: Extremely Extreme Extremist
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posted on
02/04/2016 3:08:00 PM PST
by
Vendome
(Don't take life so seriously-you won't live through it anyway - "Enjoy Yourself" ala Louis Prima)
To: Extremely Extreme Extremist
These guys are dropping of more than bankers taking flying lessons off tall buildings.
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posted on
02/04/2016 3:08:20 PM PST
by
mountainlion
(Live well for those that did not make it back.)
To: Extremely Extreme Extremist
Nooooooo! They were my favorite band back in the mid-70s.
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posted on
02/04/2016 3:08:40 PM PST
by
dfwgator
To: Extremely Extreme Extremist
WOW!!!
Very first concert I ever saw was EWF in the 9th grade. I though every concert would be that great.
Do you remember every cloudy day, YOW!!!
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posted on
02/04/2016 3:09:15 PM PST
by
fatez
(Ya, well, you know, that's just your opinion man...)
To: Extremely Extreme Extremist
Really enjoyed their music. Fire.
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posted on
02/04/2016 3:09:25 PM PST
by
ColdOne
(I miss my poochie... Tasha 2000~3/14/11 HillaryForPrison2016)
To: Extremely Extreme Extremist
Always thought EWF should be the Superbowl halftime show, they would have killed it...
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posted on
02/04/2016 3:10:20 PM PST
by
fatez
(Ya, well, you know, that's just your opinion man...)
To: Squawk 8888
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posted on
02/04/2016 3:12:33 PM PST
by
EveningStar
(It's a cult.)
To: Extremely Extreme Extremist
Rest in peace, Mr. White. You brought some joy to the world.
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posted on
02/04/2016 3:12:54 PM PST
by
trisham
(Zen is not easy. It takes effort to attain nothingness. And then what do you have? Bupkis.)
To: ColdOne
When I see you’re face like the mornin sun you spark me to shine
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posted on
02/04/2016 3:13:12 PM PST
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fatez
(Ya, well, you know, that's just your opinion man...)
To: Extremely Extreme Extremist
One of last great horn driven bands before they all went to ballads.
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posted on
02/04/2016 3:13:46 PM PST
by
Fledermaus
(To hell with the Republican Party. I'm done with them. If I want a Lib Dem I'd vote for one.)
To: Extremely Extreme Extremist
Beautiful music that filled the air. Thank you and RIP Mr. White.
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posted on
02/04/2016 3:14:02 PM PST
by
Yaelle
To: WhiskeyX
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posted on
02/04/2016 3:14:12 PM PST
by
EveningStar
(It's a cult.)
To: dfwgator; All
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posted on
02/04/2016 3:14:13 PM PST
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jimbo123
To: Extremely Extreme Extremist
“That’s the Way of the World.” R.I.P.
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posted on
02/04/2016 3:14:25 PM PST
by
Southside_Chicago_Republican
(If liberty means anything at all, it means the right to tell people what they do not want to hear.)
To: Extremely Extreme Extremist
All my favorites, dropping like flies.
I had heard Mr White was ill for years now. RIP
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posted on
02/04/2016 3:14:26 PM PST
by
skeeter
To: Extremely Extreme Extremist
I had no idea Maurice was so ill. I really enjoyed seeing the in concert back in the day. It was a big sprawling group that had a few unchangeable leaders. Maurice was one of those who wrote and performed on their greatest hits.
To: Extremely Extreme Extremist
(Sigh) Requiescat in Pace.
To: jimbo123
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posted on
02/04/2016 3:15:38 PM PST
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dfwgator
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