Clips of Earth, Wind & Fire performing “Runnin’” in Germany (October 3, 1979) at the Grugahlle (Essen), featuring; Maurice/Philip Bailey (percussion), Rahmlee Michael Davis (trumpet), Don Myrick (saxophone), Larry Dunn (keyboards), Fred White (drums), and Verdine White (bass).

All around the world the most enjoyed vibration is that of a smile. - Maurice

#tb Clip of Maurice playing the kalimba during Earth, Wind & Fire's show thrown by Monster Cable at CES 2011 (01-07-2011).

To celebrate his birthday today, here’s Earth, Wind & Fire performing “Sun Goddess” live with special guest Mr. Ramsey Lewis, from Earth, Wind & Fire’s 2002 release ‘That’s The Way Of The World: Alive In ’75.’ Happy Heavenly Birthday Ramsey! youtu.be/7LgP5AoycgQ

"I applaud all the fans for supporting the music, coming to the concerts, buying the records, and taking the message of the music into their hearts and minds." - Maurice

Happy 45th Anniversary to #EarthWindAndFire's ninth studio album 'I Am' originally released June 9, 1979 | LISTEN to the album + discover where it ranks in our readers' poll here: album.ink/EWFPoll

Earth, Wind & Fire performing “Happy Feelin’” on The Midnight Special (April 18, 1975). youtu.be/YZmk5vgP0lc?si…

Earth, Wind & Fire performing “Sing A Song” in Japan (1979)

Saw it in a store, one day Thought it might, make me play Future music all for you... “Kalimba Story,” written by Maurice and Verdine White (Open Our Eyes - 1974)

Happy Birthday to EWF’s Ralph Johnson! 📷 Bruce W. Talamon

A 1977 commercial for Earth, Wind & Fire’s All ’N All album.

1976 Spirit Tour Program

Here’s a clip of Maurice’s kalimba solo (1994)

Happy Birthday to Maurice’s brother, Verdine White!

Here’s an interview with Maurice (September '84) excerpt... “You see, for me, the music has and always will be the most important aspect. I don’t create music for commerciality’s sake - and that doesn’t mean it isn’t commercial … but, for me, it’s the music that counts.”

Here’s Maurice on the kalimba during an Earth, Wind & Fire show (1976 Spirit Tour).

Jet Magazine cover (1985)

I’ve given the music of EWF everything I have: mind, body, spirit. - Maurice

#TB Here’s Earth, Wind & Fire performing the song “Biyo” in Germany (October 3, 1979). This clip features Maurice on kalimba and Andrew Woolfolk on sax. “Biyo” (from Spirit - 1976) Written by Maurice & Al McKay

Ohio Stadium was feeling the groove this afternoon with our @earthwindfire show! Check out the full show here: go.osu.edu/earthwindfire