Even when Earth, Wind & Fire was topping the charts, the group kept away from controversy and remained closely bonded. (Sept.). He called his biological mother “Mother Dear.” At 18, he finally moved to join his biological mother in Chicago, leaving behind his Mama, who died only 6 months after his departure. In the sixteenth century, Spanish conquerors came to the New World in search of El Maurice White, founder of US soul band Earth, Wind & Fire, has died aged 74, his brother says. I admire the fact he was able to stay clear of the drug culture in the industry. https://www.vulture.com/2016/02/earth-wind-fires-maurice-white-dies-at-74.html Since the publication of his classic Outside Over There in 1981, Maurice Sendak’s book illustrations He founded the legendary group Earth, Wind & Fire and served as its main songwriter and record producer, and as its co—lead singer. By the end of the book, I felt like I knew Maurice White very intimately. I loved every minute spent with this book and I cried like a baby at the end. For example, he spoke about his success without concentrating on its excess (how many cars or homes owned, or women slept with). Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. Although I've seen Earth, Wind and Fire 6 times in 40 years, I bought this autobiography because I really didn't know much about the band. collectors will be fascinated by all there is to know about rocks and about classifying—sorting and organizing objects by attributes like color, shape, or size. For me, the story was intimate, entertaining, and substantive. I have read Clinton's excellent autobiography and in its own way, it is just as powerful as is this one. Not sure what I expected, maybe a little more gossip or inside stories on some of the more famous members including himself but it is what it is! In 2016 he died in his sleep in his home in Los Angeles. I have alway loved EW&F since my high school years and that's about when the group started (1971-75) for me. Highly recommend for anyone who loves music and/or Earth, Wind & Fire - what you'll realize from the story is just how influential the band was and remains. Thanks to my late mother (the 2nd biggest fan), their music has been a part of the soundtrack of my life for 42 of the 47 years I've been on the planet. White was the visionary bandleader for Earth, Wind, & Fire and has chronicled his life story of growing up in 1950’s Memphis, moving to Chicago in the 1960’s to get his musical career started and finally to Los Angeles in the 1970’s where he created one of the greatest musical groups in American Pop Music. The soul group offered a healthy mix of funk, jazz, R&B, and even Latin music. EW&F broke through uncharted crossover territory on the charts and built remarkably integrated audiences in arenas throughout the world. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Earth, Wind & Fire in 2000. http://www.harpercollins.com/search-results?contributor=maurice-white, Illinois Music Museum on Route 66: The Road to Rock, New African American Histories and Biographies to Read Now. Photograph: Richard E Aaron/Getty Images Salty Peppers: Your Love is Life (on 7”, 1969) I listened to this book on audiobook and I thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Through it all, White credits his faith for his amazing success and guidance in overcoming his many challenges. Kung Fu. And beginning ... Help kids with their math skills plus their reading skills with the engaging and fun MathStart series!Young ... Help kids with their math skills plus their reading skills with the engaging and fun MathStart series!Young I will begin my review by admitting that I am about as biased as any reader can get. Agent: Faith Childs, Faith Childs Literary. Maurice White, of the legendary group Earth, Wind & Fire, died in his sleep on Wednesday night (Feb. 3). So, needless to say, I gobbled up this book. Maurice White founded Earth, Wind & Fire (I used to wonder what he had against water – it’s an astrology thing, by the way) in 1969, but his musical chops go back way further. With an introduction by Steve Harvey and a foreword by David Foster. For some reason this book was a little disappointing! What a gifted & disciplined man. Maurice White was an American singer-songwriter, musician, record producer, arranger and bandleader. This is theology that really matters.—Harvey Cox. Ihr Stil ist beeinflusst von Soul, Funk, Motown, afrikanischen Elementen und modernen Pop-Rhythmen, die sie in den christlichen Gemeinden … ... Alexander's behavior was conditioned along certain lines — heroism, courage, strength, superstition, bisexuality, intoxication, cruelty. This book works as an excellent autobiography, in part, because it takes a person behind the scenes, to see how things evolved to their greatness. I grew up listening to them in high school and this memoir took me down memory lane. My Life With Earth, Wind & Fire By Maurice White with Herb Powell Amistad, 386 pp., $27.99. Maurice White, the founder of Earth, Wind & Fire, has died at age 74. I grew up hearing their music of course as had anyone born in my era (early 70's) but it was not until much later that I began to perceive another layer to their music as I started taking in their lyrics, and realised the deeply spiritual messages within their uplifting, upbeat music. Though they came from different angles, I was taken by the fact of how, in a musical sense, Maurice's mind seemed to work in a similar fashion to George Clinton's. By the end of the book, I felt like I knew Maurice White very intimately. Earth, Wind & Fire founder Maurice White died Wednesday in his Los Angeles home at the age of 74. only in passing. It was a wonderful read. So, for me as an individual, I am in awe of the geniuses who think in sounds, both in particles and in comprehensive wholes. Maurice White was definitely a man before his time. Maurice White was a revolutionary as so many other musicians at the time who could rely only on their wits and enormous talent, instrument playing and strong voices. How I have always loved Earth Wind and Fire. In addition, the book informed me of musical influences and associations I didn't know Maurice White was involved with (Urban Knights, Pieces of a Dream, Barbara Streisand). Not sure what I expected, maybe a little more gossip or inside stories on some of the more famous members including himself but it is what it is! And I am not a musician...I bet musicians and music-heads would love this. If you are a product of the late seventies, eighties, or nineties, you've got some knowledge of EW&F. If you've ever loved the music of Earth Wind and Fire, you will like this book. Being born and growing up after their heyday, I didn't really understand how innovative they were. After I finished listening to 11 plus hours of this book, I became a little depressed and went to find something a little bit lighter. I listened to this book on audiobook and I thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Earth Wind and Fire could not find a bigger fan than I am (maybe equal but not greater). -- Philadelphia Inquirer "[The] musical elements [of Earth, Wind & Fire] would not have existed without the singular drive of Maurice White. -- Publishers Weekly "My Life with Earth, Wind & Fire is the candid and intimate odyssey of a man whose music and ideology continues to have an immeasurable influence on artists and audiences worldwide." "I came up with the name because my astrological chart had no water in it," White once said. I love that Maurice White knew what he wa. Being born and growing up after their heyday, I didn't really understand how innovative they were. White won six Grammys and three NAACP Image Awards, and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. His younger brother is still part of the band he founded. We’d love your help. (Note: I really enjoyed the narrator on this as well. Listen online or offline with Android, iOS, web, Chromecast, and Google Assistant. Click or Press Enter to view the items in your shopping bag or Press Tab to interact with the Shopping bag tooltip. Welcome to this autobiography by Maurice White, leader of my favorite group of all-time, Earth, Wind & Fire. A bit biased since they are my favorite band, gave it 4 stars instead of 5 because for a non-musician and someone who has never played a musical instrument a lot of the technical information regarding music lost me. A look into the life of Maurice White and the career of Earth Wind & Fire. All of this he learned by hard knocks, by coming up with no favors and learning as he went, keen on observing and recording all that he experienced. He was 74. He dubbed the group the Salty Peppers, but soon switched to the grander Earth, Wind & Fire. Earth, Wind & Fire, a nine-piece band featuring the two White brothers, singer Philip Bailey and a distinctive horn section, were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2000. “My Life with Earth, Wind & Fire is the candid and intimate odyssey of a man whose music and ideology continues to have an immeasurable influence on artists and audiences worldwide.” (Philadelphia Inquirer) “[The] musical elements [of Earth, Wind & Fire] would not have existed without the singular drive of Maurice White. Maurice White, co-founder of Earth, Wind and Fire died on 3 February 2016 in Los Angeles, California. Their music love all generations. His background was interesting from childhood thru the Ramsey Lewis trio days but nothing really meaningful about his loves, loneliness on the road, etc. The book tells you how driven Maurice White was about having a successful band and how spiritual he was personally. To this very minute, if you look at my Top 25 songs on my iPod, at least 10+ of those songs will be by Earth Wind and Fire. Maurice White was a revolutionary as so many other musicians at the time who could rely only on their wits and enormous talent, instrument playing and strong voices. White served as the band's main songwriter and record producer, and was co-lead singer along with Philip Bailey. I am fortunate to have been growing up in this time period where real musicians were cranking out solid music and building legacies. Thank you for sharing your God given talents with the world and allowing everyone to enjoy your legacies. The Fires of Calderon is Book One in #1 New York Times bestselling author Lindsay Cummings’s Makes a big difference when y, I really enjoyed this book on audiobook! He wanted certain principles emphasized, such as faith, positive thinking, spirituality, love, and tenacity. This book is one of the best autobiographies that … Through it all, White credits his faith for his amazing success and guidance in overcoming his many challenges. EW&F broke through uncharted crossover territory on the charts and built remarkably integrated audiences in arenas throughout the world. Earth, Wind, & Fire was one of the greatest bands of all time, of any genre. It released in 2016. Als Sohn von Vater Verdine White Sr. und Mutter (?) We use these things to communicate the thoughts that have gone through our minds. Welcome back. White writes strongly about the nature of black masculinity during and after the civil rights movement, and what it means to be a good man. Read every word in two days. have focused on interpreting the texts of such authors as James Marshall, Tony Kushner, Wilhelm Grimm, Ruth Krauss, Herman Melville, and Mother Goose. Maurice White, the leader and founder of Earth, Wind & Fire, died at the age of 74 on Wednesday in his home in Los Angeles. Just seeing the titles of the song book this group had, brought back a time when I was carefree and innocent. My Life with Earth, Wind & Fire audiobook written by Maurice White, Herb Powell. When he is describing his children from three different woman, no emotion seems to come thru, just regret. We use these things to communicate the thoughts that have gone through our minds. Refresh and try again. He bestrode Europe and Asia like a supernatural figure.In this succinct portrait of Alexander the Great, distinguished scholar and historian Norman Cantor illuminates the ... An adult fantasy tale that will surely resonate with young adult readers, Ashes to Fire ... An adult fantasy tale that will surely resonate with young adult readers, Ashes to Fire I appreciated the philosophy and intentionality of the crafting of this band under the leadership of Maurice White and the willingness (and courage) to take creative risks. He is the founder of the band Earth, Wind & Fire. I have alway loved EW&F since my high school years and that's about when the group started (1971-75) for me. A fantastic look at Maurice White's life and the motivation behind Earth, Wind & Fire. Auto Suggestions are available once you type at least 3 letters. He also goes into detail about his childhood and the rise, fall, and eventual resurrection of EWF. Javascript is not enabled in your browser. Welcome to this autobiography by Maurice White, leader of my favorite group of all-time, Earth, Wind & Fire. My respect for the talent and vision of Maurice White could not grow any larger. On top of that, he was a man that was able to hear a symbolic symphony in his head, where he seemed to hear what eventually came out as great songs inside of his head before he could spit them forth. by Amistad. I don't remember a time when their music wasn't a part of my life. White won seven Grammys, and was nominated for 21 Grammys in total. I was in 5th grade when shining star was a hit. Easily one of my favorite memoirs. In 1969, drummer Maurice White had a pretty sweet gig. -- Publishers Weekly "My Life with Earth, Wind & Fire is the candid and intimate odyssey of a man whose music and ideology continues to have an immeasurable influence on artists and audiences worldwide." epic Balance Keepers series. White won seven Gram. Maurice White formed the band in 1969 together with his younger brother Verdine. I enjoyed learning all about Maurice White, EWF, and all the many challenges they faced. The biography takes the reader through the humble beginnings of Earth, Wind & Fire's Maurice White from Memphis to Chicago and beyond. The author did a wonderful job in conveying Maurice White's character and voice - his beliefs, philosophy, and spirituality, while providing an interesting account of his life before, during and after EWF's success. I have decided to use February in celebration of Black History Month to read more non-fiction. Tour budgets and contract negotiations get at least as much attention as songwriting and recording…, 07/11/2016In this powerful and substantial memoir, White (who died in February 2016), the creative force behind Earth, Wind & Fire, shares the belief—in God, in himself, in the power of music—that helped him overcome an underprivileged childhood and institutional racism to create phenomenal, self-driven success. I would recommend this book to anyone who loves to read celebrity bios. 50+ videos Play all Mix - Eric Benét - Maurice White and Earth, Wind, & Fire Studio Session Fueled Me (247HH Exclusive) YouTube EWF rare interview and profile. Awesome autobiography about one the great musical bands whose songs helped to guide, console, and inspire babyboomers' journey through the tremendous changes of the '70s-2000s, as told by the genius creator, musician, songwriter, producer, and bandleader, the late Maurice White; peace be upon him. My boyfriend and I are currently reading Maurice’s book, “My Life With Earth, WInd and Fire.” We are enjoying it immensly, particularly the parts where Maurice explains the background of some of the E, W and F songs that were written (I hope to walk down the aisle with this man to … Alexander's behavior was conditioned along certain lines — heroism, courage, strength, superstition, bisexuality, intoxication, cruelty. Earth, Wind and Fire vocalist and co-founder Maurice White died in his sleep in Los Angeles on Wednesday evening. I will begin my review by admitting that I am about as biased as any reader can get. Most of us, as human beings, think in images and words. 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. Earth, Wind & Fire was famous for spanning the musical genres of R&B, soul, funk, jazz, disco, pop, rock, and more. Wow. I have read fiction books for most of my reading life. If you are a product of the late seventies, eighties, or nineties, you've got some knowledge of EW&F. Keep Your Head to the Sky 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. Welcome to this autobiography by Maurice White, leader of my favorite group of all-time, Earth, Wind & Fire. A wonderful insight into the mind and life of Maurice White. Get instant access to all your favorite books. Through it all, White credits his faith for his amazing success and guidance in overcoming his many challenges. Geschichte Die Anfänge. I was very excited to have the opportunity to read this book as EWF is one of my favourite groups of all time. A long anticipated tome that will have fans riveted as [White] openly and methodically peels back the layers of his life, answering so many of the questions and solving so many of the mysteries long held about him and one of the greatest bands - critically and commercially - in any genre of all-time…Writing this book so many years after EWF’s peak coupled with his spiritual, analytical and introspective nature all gave White a platform to be as thorough, thoughtful and honest about all aspects of his life. The group had very little input about the songs or the music or even the stage show, it felt like a one man show. 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. Thanks to my late mother (the 2nd biggest fan), their music has been a part of the soundtrack of my life for 42 of the 47 years I've been on the planet. He married Marilyn and survived by her. After reading this book, I really wish I had seen them in concert! White’s book is practically a how-to manual for leading a band… Aspiring musicians could certainly learn a lesson or two. He wrote an Autobiography, Maurice white: My Life with Earth, Wind, and Fire. Described as a "visionary" by Vibe and a "mastermind" by Variety, White was nominated for a total of 22 Grammys, of which he won seven. The horn-driven band was known for 1970s hits such as "Shining Star" and "September." For a better shopping experience, please upgrade now. The band blended soul, funk, jazz and a bit of everything else. What really made me pay attention was the "That's the way of the world" album. White’s health had declined in the last few months as a result of a long battle with Park… The 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. I absolutely love this book and thank Maurice White for giving this book to the World, as he appropriately said to his as-told-to author, as his “final album.” I am so thankful that he had the foresight and wisdom to leave a printed-form document for us who loved him, and his music, as a final tribute and dedication. A life well lived. I listened to the audio version of this book and there were days I didn't want to get out of the car. Martin Luther King Jr. once said, “We are not makers of history. White served as the band's main songwriter and record producer, and was co-lead singer along with Philip Bailey. 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