My Life with Earth, Wind & Fire

Written by Maurice White and Herb Powell

Narrated by Dion Graham

The late 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 a foreword by David Foster.

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. At last, the band’s founder, Maurice White, shares the story of his success.

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. 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. Through it all, White credits his faith for his amazing success and guidance in overcoming his many challenges.

My Life with Earth Wind, and Fire is an intimate, moving, and beautiful memoir from a man whose creativity and determination carried him to great success, and whose faith enabled him to savor every moment.

• Language: English
• Publisher: HarperAudio
• Release date: Sep 13, 2016
• ISBN: 9780062562944

Maurice White

Maurice White (1941—2016) worked in the music industry for more than forty years as a bandleader, songwriter, producer, and musician. 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.

Reviews for My Life with Earth, Wind & Fire

[Jason · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Fantastic would recommend to anyone, what a legend thank you maurice

[Beverly Tucker Childress · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

The voice sounded like Maurice White . I felt like I was sitting there with him as he told his life journey! Awesomely beautiful.

[Chase Le Repsol · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

What a wonderful book. A person like myself...it’s hard to relate to anyone in the world. I admired Maurice White ever since I first saw him perform years ago on YouTube, in his VEVO performance “Boogie Wonderland”. Something about him and his spirit resonated with me. Turns out, he is the one person in the world that I can closely relate with on a mental level. I am so glad to have read this book. It gives me a complete new perspective on EWF, and Maurice White himself. I will never listen to, or look at the band the same way again. This book was enlightening, and inspires my next read, “The Prophet”, mentioned by Maurice many times in the book. Thank you very much for this production. Peace and love. ☯️