mick laBriola

Fred White (January 13th 1955-2023) was the dynamic drummer for Earth, Wind & Fire (EWF), known for his precise, soulful grooves that anchored hits like “September” and “Shining Star,” joining his brothers Maurice and Verdine in the iconic funk-soul band after a prodigious start playing with Donny Hathaway and Little Feat, leaving a legacy of Grammy wins and joyful, intricate rhythms that defined EWF’s sound.