Earth Wind & Fire: Maurice White
John Abbey, Blues & Soul, February 1978
WITHOUT A shadow of doubt, Earth Wind & Fire is the most successful group that our music has ever given the world. In fact, after seven consecutive Gold albums in a row – dating back to their signing with CBS Records – they rank as one of the most successful recording acts of all time.
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