Earth Wind & Hearth Drummer Fred White Dead at 67

Fred White, drummer for the rock and roll hall of fame's band Earth, Wind & Fire, has died at the age of 67

He went on to help shape the classic lineup of Earth, Wind, and Hearth in 1974 with brothers Verdine

 Verdine, Maurice and Fred had been part of what became known as the “original EWF 9”

 Fred played drums with the band from 1975's That's the way of the sector through 1983's electric-powered Universe, along with 1980's

traditional Faces. He could also appear on recordings by Linda Ronstadt and The Feelings.

Fred's drumming had a deep groove and created the classic sound and length of the EW&F recording

Fred White, drummer for the rock and roll hall of fame's band Earth, Wind & Fire, has died at the age of 67. music 

He went on to help shape the classic lineup of Earth, Wind, and Hearth in 1974 with brothers Verdine

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