Posted inSoul Music

Gamble & Huff Celebrate 50 Years As Songwriting Partners

Philadelphia International Records, the legendary record label which introduced “The Sound of Philadelphia” to “people all over the world” through an enormous catalogue of songs by pioneering songwriter-producers Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff, is proud to

Gamble & Huff
Gamble & Huff
announce the official launch of its 40th anniversary celebration with a growing number of special events across the nation, beginning this week in Los Angeles.

The yearlong celebration will extend into 2012 as Gamble & Huff, one of popular music’s most prolific professional songwriting teams, mark the 50th anniversary of their historic partnership.

05/10/2011
Posted inWax Facts

Ten Facts About Soul Singer Philip Bailey

Today is soul singer Philip Bailey’s 60th birthday today. Check out some interesting facts on the man who has created so many classics as a soloist and with his group, Earth, Wind and Fire.

1. Philip Irvin Bailey, an American gospel, soul and funk singer was born in May 8, 1951 in Denver, Colorado. 

2. Philip Bailey was in a local R&B band called Friends and Love and his early influences included jazz legends like John Coltrane and Max Roach, Miles Davis and the Motown Sound. 

3. Bailey was an integral part of a legendery singing group called Earth, Wind & Fire together with founder Maurice White, Jessica Cleaves (vocals – formerly of the R&B group The Friends of Distinction), Ronnie Laws (flute, saxophone), Roland Bautista (guitar), Larry Dunn (keyboard), Ralph Johnson (percussion) and Philip Bailey (vocals)

4.   Earth, Wind & Fire have  over 50 Gold and Platinum album   The group has also sold over 90 millions records worldwide

5. EWF and Bailey were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2000 

05/08/2011