My Life with Earth, Wind & Fire
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| Rating | : | 4.13 (609 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B00NEPDH7G |
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| Number of Pages | : | 464 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-05-24 |
| Language | : | English |
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He founded the legendary group Earth, Wind & Fire and served as its main songwriter and record producer, and as its co—lead singer. White won six Grammys and three NAACP Image Awards, and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.. Maurice White (1941—2016) worked in the music industry for more than forty years as a bandleader, songwriter, producer, and musician
“White’s book is practically a how-to manual for leading a band… Aspiring musicians could certainly learn a lesson or two.” (New York Times Book Review)“A powerful and substantial memoir… The book is more than a chronological tale of a career; it’s a quest for meaning… The memoir captures a life of determination, positivity, and success tempered by depth and humility.” (Publishers Weekly)“My Life with Earth, Wind & Fire is the candid and intimate odyssey of a man whose music and ideology continues to have an immeasurable influence on artists and audiences worldwide.” (Philadelphia Inquirer)“The musical elements of Earth, Wind & Fire would not have existed without the singular drive of Maurice White. And his words here provide one magical, mystery tour.” (Houston
Awesome book bbossladye I have always loved EW&F it was a part of my childhood, my mother always played their records and when I became an adult I have collected all of their songs. Maurice White had always been a mystery to me, but for some reason I felt if I could ever meet him he would instill in me so many spiritual truths that I had questions about.This book was beautifully written and I binge read it for 2 days straight. After reading this, I felt like I really got to know the real Maurice White. He was a positively beautiful man inside and out.This book is a must read for all diehard EW&F fans. You really feel like y. "A Man Who Kept His Head to the Sky" according to BiggO. I can say that this is a book that I had been awaiting for some 20+ years. Like some of the other reviewers here, EWF's music has been a part of my life since before I could really remember. They're definitely one of the groups that influenced my decision to become a musician when I was a kid. First of all, without going into specifics, I'll say that this book answered a lot questions some of us gung-ho fans had. Actually, it probably answered some questions that some of the members of EWF themselves had (see Philip Bailey's "Shining Star: Braving the Elements of Earth, Wind & Fire" as well as some o. Great read!! Movie please!! Ok when will the movie come out? I finally get the story of Maurice White and the greatest band ever. I could not stop reading this master piece. The story about God speaking to him when he was young, I can so relate to it. I experienced a similar message in the worst of times. What is also amazing is his determination to fulfill his dream of a band that reached every faith and race world wide. Few bands have been as transcendent as EWF. His genius and legacy will live forever in the music . While a lot of people were doing drugs in the 70's he was ahead of the times with his heath conscious attitude
Jones; moving to Chicago at eighteen and later Los Angeles after leaving the Ramsey Lewis Trio; forming EWF, only to have the original group fall apart; working with Barbra Streisand and Neil Diamond; his diagnosis of Parkinson’s; and his final public performance with the group at the 2006 Grammy Awards. At last, the band’s founder, Maurice White, shares the story of his success.Now in his seventies, White reflects on the great blessings music has brought to his life and the struggles he’s endured: his mother leaving him behind in Memphis when he was four; learning to play the drums with Booker T. Foreword by Steve Harvey and afterword by David FosterThe Grammy-winning founder of the legendary pop/R&B/soul/funk/disco group tells his story and charts the rise of his legendary band in this sincere memoir that captures the heart and soul of an artist whose groundbreaking sound continues to influence music today.With its dynamic horns, contrasting vocals, and vivid stage shows, Earth, Wind & Fire was one of the most popular acts of the late twentieth century—the band “that changed the sound of black pop” (Rolling Stone)—and its music continues to inspire modern artists including Usher, Jay-Z, Cee-Lo Green, and Outkast. Through it all, White credits his faith for his amazing success and