For a musical figure with an illustrious past and a busy present, Philip Bailey has somehow remained firmly focused on the future. “I look at my whole career as part of constantly building, maturing and growing,” explains Bailey.

“For me, the gift of making music is all about evolving. It’s always been about taking that next step.

The Story

COLLECTION

EASY LOVER

The Memoir

Shining Star

Braving the Elements of Earth, Wind & Fire

From the band's rise to the dazzling stage shows, eight Grammys and more than ninety million records sold, Philip Bailey tells the story of Earth, Wind & Fire from the inside: the music, the pressure of fame, the split, his solo years with “Easy Lover,” and the reunion that followed.

With Keith & Kent Zimmerman · Viking · 2014