"COOL BLUE SEPTEMBER"
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EARTH, WIND & FIRE
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EARTH WIND AND FIRE HONORED BY TV LAND: Angela Bassett presents group with network's Entertainer Award.
APRIL 21, 2009******Earth Wind & Fire were feted along with ten other honorees at the 2009 TV Land Awards, which premieres on Sunday (April 26) at 8 p.m. ET/PT on TV Land during a special presentation of TV Land PRIME.
The veteran R&B band were given the Entertainer Award, presented annually to a series or entertainer "whose talent is unmatched and whose fame and longevity are immeasurable," the network states.
Actress Angela Bassett was chosen to present the award to Earth, Wind & Fire's Verdine White, Philip Bailey and Ralph Johnson.
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The 2009 Summer Tour will be presented by AEG Live. Each band will perform a full set, and the two bands will come together at the beginning of the night and for a final set that features both bands onstage together.
Earth, Wind & Fire and Chicago Summer Concert Tour- 2009
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"EARTH, WIND & FIRE TOUR DATES"
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Louis Satterfield was born on April 3, 1937, in Shaw, Mississippi. He later relocated to Chicago, Illinois, where he began his great music career.
The 1960s found him to be a much-in-demand sessions bass player for Chess Records in Chicago, as well as an intregal part of the Chicago-based band known as "The Pharoahs".
Years later, Louis Satterfield was heralded as a great trombone player, as part of Earth, Wind & Fire's notorious "Phenix Horns". Verdine White would later credit Louis Satterfield for being his mentor, which helped to spawn one of the best bass players of all time.
The world has lost a legendary musician, who will truly be missed.
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That's right, Earth, Wind & Fire are back on the scene with "The Promise," their new album on Kalimba Records.
Set for a May 20 release, it's their first set of new studio music in six years. EWF still features four original members -- bandleader Maurice White, bassist Verdine White, percussionist Ralph Johnson, and vocalist Philip Bailey.
Earth, Wind & Fire is planning a shed-and-theater tour in support of the new album this summer. The outings will kick off May 23 in Boca Raton, Fla., and hit 24 dates in major U.S. markets through July 3.
Here are Earth, Wind & Fire's tour dates:
May 23: Boca Raton, Fla. (Minzer Park Amphitheatre)
May 24: Tampa, Fla. (Tampa Bay PAC)
May 25: Orlando, Fla. (House of Blues)
May 26: Atlanta (Chastain Park Amphitheatre)
May 29: Dallas (Next Stage in Grand Prarie)
May 30: Corpus Christi, Texas (Concrete Street Amphitheatre)
June 1: Birmingham, Ala. (Botwell Auditorium)
June 3: Vienna, Va. (Wolf Trap)
June 5: Philadelphia (Tower Theatre)
June 6: Boston (FleetBoston Pavilion)
June 7: Wallingford, Conn. (Oakdale Theatre)
June 12: Columbus, Ohio (Franklin County Veterans Memorial)
June 13: Detroit (Ford Motor Co.)
June 14: Cleveland (Nautica Pavilion)
June 15: Pittsburgh (TBA)
June 18: Minneapolis (TBA)
June 20: Merrillville, Ind. (Star Plaza Theatre)
June 21: St. Louis (Fox Theatre)
June 22: Louisville, Ky. (Palace Theatre)
June 26: Baltimore (TBA)
June 27: Hampton, Va. (Hampton Coliseum)
June 28: New York (Apollo Theatre)
July 2: Los Angeles (Greek Theatre)
July 3: Oakland, Calif. (Paramount Theatre)
Source: Eurweb
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March 29, 2003 (The Morning Call):
Earth, Wind & Fire are scheduled to perform at the River Place, Musikfest on August 5, 2003 at 8:30 p.m.
Earth, Wind & Fire continues to record. The group's first new studio album in six years, ''The Promise,'' will be released May 20 on White's Kalimba Records. According to Billboard magazine's Gail Mitchell, the disc includes Earth, Wind & Fire trademarks — love songs, Philip Bailey's distinctive soaring falsetto and harmonizing horns — but also a contemporary veneer.
To listen and order Earth, Wind & Fire's "The Promise" click on the following link:
The Promise Tentative Playlist includes:
All In The Way
Betcha
Wiggle
Why?
Wonderland - Featuring Angie Stone
Where Do We Go From Here?
Freedom
Hold Me
Never
Promise 1
All About Love
Suppose You Like Me
Promise 2
She Waits (Featuring Carlos Rios on guitar)
Promise 3
Let Me Love You
Dirty
''The Promise'' has none of the songs from the group's unreleased collaboration
with hip-hop artist Wyclef Jean. ''That was close to rap, and that's not our cup
of tea,'' White told Billboard. ''We want to stick to our guns and do what we do
best.''
Earth, Wind & Fire's summer tour will feature Bailey, drummer Ralph Johnson
and bassist Verdine White, who now are the nucleus of a large ensemble that
plays about 200 dates per year. While Maurice White remains involved with the
band, he stopped performing live in 1994.
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Earth, Wind and Fire Tentative Summer Concert Tour Dates:
5/11..St. Lucia Jazz (music) Festival
5/23..Boca Raton, FL- Mizner Park Amphitheatre
5/24..Tampa,FL-Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center Marsani Hall
5/25..Orlando, FL-House of Blues Orlando
5/26..Atlanta,GA-Chastain Park Amphitheatre
5/29...Grand Prairie, TX-Nextstage
6/1...Birmingham, AL-Boutwell Auditorium
6/5...Upper Derby, PA - Tower Theatre
6/6..Boston,MA- FleetBoston Pavilion
6/7...Wallingford, CT- CareerBuilder.Com Oakdale Theatre
6/20..Merriville, ID- Star Plaza Theatre (8:00p.m.)
6/27-29..Hampton, VA - Hampton Jazz Festival
7/2...Los Angeles- Greek Theatre (7:30p.m.)
8/1 &2..Detroit Music Festival
8/5..Bethlehem, PA River Place Musikfest
8/14..Tucson,AZ - Anselmo Valencia Amphitheatre
8/17..Alpine, CA - Viejas Concerts in the Park
8/19-20...Saratoga, CA - Villa Montalvo Center for the Arts
8/19-20...Los Gatos, CA Garden
Theatre,Villa Montalvo
8/21..Livermore, CA - Wente Concerts at the Vineyard
8/23-24...Seattle, WA - Summer Nights at the Pier 62/63
8/30...San Diego, CA - Viejas Casino-Outlet
Center Park
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(JANUARY 14, 2003)
Earth, Wind and Fire release the "Earth, Wind & Fire Live In Rio", on the Kalimba Label. This concert was recorded at the Maracanazinho Sports Stadium in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil in 1980.
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(JULY 30, 2002)
Earth, Wind and Fire release the newly remastered "That's The Way of The World 75".
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(JUNE 25, 2002) BET AWARDS 2ND ANNUAL SHOW
*A press conference for the second annual BET Awards, was held yesterday at the
Kodak Theater in Hollywood. Still high and giddy off last years excellent
4.6 rating, BET execs are taking no chances and bringing back hosts Steve Harvey
and Cedric The Entertainer. Obviously a smart move. At the press
conference, the two, who click as though they were a full-time team, were funny
and deft as usual. They even did an impromptu version of Earth Wind & Fire's
"Love's Holiday."
Moments later EWF's founder, Maurice White, gave his stamp of approval to the
little ditty. Speaking of EWF, the serpentine group, now down to only 4
original members, will be awarded the lifetime achievement award. They are
scheduled to perform as well. The question is will Maurice White be on stage
with them? The other special
award, the humanitarian award will go to Muhammad Ali. As usual, there
will be awards in the various musical, sports and acting categories. For a
complete list, go to BET.com. It was also revealed by BET's Michael Lewellen
that the show will most likely originate from the Kodak, home of the Academy
Awards, for the next 2-3 years. Also on hand to help with the
announcements were JaRule,
Bow Wow, Ashanti & actor Morris Chestnut.
The BET Awards will air live on June 25 at 9 PM ET/PT.
**Thanks for the Heads Up James
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(JUNE 17, 2002) EARTH, WIND & FIRE TO
RECEIVE ASCAP RHYTHM & SOUL HERITAGE AWARD
The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) will present
the ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Heritage Award to Earth, Wind & Fire, the
seminal genre-crossing R&B/pop band, it was announced by Marilyn Bergman,
ASCAP President and Chairman of the Board. This prestigious award will be
presented at the 15th Annual ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Music Awards Dinner, which
will take place on Monday, June 17, 2002 in Los Angeles, California at the
Beverly Hilton Hotel.
Earth, Wind & Fire were in the vanguard of artists that took R&B and
popular music in new directions. Drummer Maurice White, a veteran of the Ramsey
Lewis Trio and countless recording sessions at Chess Records, created the group
in 1969 with the idea of bridging R&B, jazz, gospel, funk, pop and
traditional African music. EW&F has recorded numerous signature songs that
have been successful on both the Pop and R&B charts, including “Shining
Star,” “September,” “Fantasy,” “Getaway,” “Sing A Song,”
“That’s the Way of the World,” “Reasons” and “Serpentine Fire.”
The group has recorded over 20 albums and has sold over 30 million albums
worldwide. EW&F honors include six Grammy Awards, four American Music
Awards, an NAACP Hall of Fame Image Award and induction into the Rock and Roll
Hall of Fame. The Earth, Wind & Fire fan base extends far beyond the Pop and
R&B audience; their music crosses genre, ethnic and geographic boundaries
and is embraced internationally.
Commenting on the award, Marilyn Bergman said, “The music of Earth, Wind &
Fire is memorable, joyous and endlessly inventive. Their songs evoke romance,
spirituality and freedom. Maurice White, Philip Bailey, Verdine White and
company have created a lasting body of work that transcends category.”
Previous recipients of the ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Heritage Award have been
Chaka Khan and Peabo Bryson. A previously unreleased collection of live
recordings by Earth, Wind & Fire, That’s The Way Of The World: Alive in
’75, has just been released by Sony Legacy.
Established in 1914, ASCAP is the world’s largest performing rights
organization with over 135,000 composer, lyricist and music publisher members.
ASCAP is committed to protecting the rights of its members by licensing and
collecting royalties for the public performance of their copyrighted works, and
then distributing these fees to the Society’s members based on performances.
ASCAP’s repertory spans the entire spectrum of music – from pop to
symphonic, rock to gospel, Latin to country, to jazz, rhythm and blues, theater,
film and television music. ASCAP’s Board of Directors is made up solely of
writers and publishers elected by the membership.
**Thanks for the Heads Up - Kalimba 70
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(Jun. 19, 2002) *For 27 years, Earth, Wind and Fire have proved themselves to be a band of epic proportions. The band received a Heritage award Monday by the ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Foundation. The show was held at Los Angeles' Beverly Hilton hotel.
One of the presenters, producer Jimmy Jam, recalled being turned onto Earth, Wind & Fire after hearing its 1972 Columbia Records' debut, "Last Days and Time," as a 13-year-old in Minnesota. Quincy Jones sent in a video message declaring himself to be the "biggest fan of Earth, Wind & Fire since day one."
Stevie Wonder presented the glass trophies to the group's eight members.
Earth, Wind & Fire will receive another accolade June 25 at the second annual BET Awards, being held at Hollywood's Kodak Theatre.
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(March 20, 2002) Update on former Earth, Wind & Fire band members. I posted a message regarding former members of Earth, Wind and Fire (playing with Al McKay's L.A. All-Stars). Maurice mentioned the following: Fred White his younger brother plays with a jazz band. Johnny Graham who lives in Japan has his own band. Andrew Woolfork is playing with Phil Collins. Thank you Maurice for clarifying the mystery!
EARTH WIND AND FIRE LIVE
THE LEGENDARY Earth Wind & Fire are one of the hottest R&B groups of all time. With their inimitable sound and electrifying showmanship, they also define excitement.
Captured live on the band's remarkable 1994 sell-out tour of Japan, and available to buy on DVD as from 18 March courtesy of Aviva International and Direct Video Distribution, this performance is the perfect showcase for their distinctive style and raw energy. It also marks co-founder Maurice White’s last taped appearance with the group in concert.
Featuring such all-time
classics as September, Let’s Groove, Boogie Wonderland and After the
Love Has Gone, ‘Earth Wind & Fire Live’ is presented in Dolby
Digital 5.1 Surround Sound and includes interviews with band members Philip
Bailey, Verdine White, Ralph Johnson and Maurice White, plus multi-angle
sequences.
Founded By Maurice White in 1971, Earth, Wind & Fire had numerous influences on the sound of pop in the 70's, neatly meshing Latin funk rhythms, soul and R&B with gospel harmonies, horns and the amazing falsetto of lead singer Philip Bailey.
In 1973, the band enjoyed their first gold disc, Head To the Sky, and went on to achieve an incredible six consecutive double platinum albums. They were the first black act to simultaneously top the Billboard Pop Single and Album Charts (May 24, 1975) and also become the first black act to receive Columbia Records’ Crystal Globe Award signifying five million albums sold outside their home country.
On March 6, 2000, Earth, Wind & Fire was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The band continues to remain a major influence on many of today's young songwriters, producers and performers.
Tracklisting:
September, Let Your
Feelings Show, Let's Groove, Runnin', Boogie Wonderland, Can't Hide Love,
Fantasy, Kalimba Interlude, Evil, Shining Star, Keep Your Head To The Sky,
Reasons, Sing A Song, That's The Way Of The World, Wouldn't Change A Thing About
You, After the Love Is Gone, System Of Survival.
Catalogue Number: IX1342AQUKD
Release Date: 18 March 2002
Certificate: E
Running Time: 60 minutes
Suggested Retail Price: £19.99
For further information, please contact:
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15 January 2002
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August 2002: Two new songs from the band will be heard in the upcoming Eddie Murphy film "The Adventures of Pluto Nash," which is scheduled to be released in August.
Source: Startalk.org.
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April 9, 2002: Sony Legacy record label will release "That's The Way Of The World: Alive in '75" on CD, which will contain previously unreleased live performances. they are currently working on their 23rd LP, expected to hit the streets late summer or early fall.
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February 24, 2002: Earth, Wind & Fire will perform their greatest hits, including "Lets Groove" and "Shining Star" at the closing ceremonies of the Winter Olympics. The ceremony will air on NBC. they will be among the 17 entertainers (Christina aguilera, bon jovi, charlotte church, harry connick, jr., gloria estefan, moby, josh gorban, dianne reeves, and more) performing during the closing ceremonies of the 2002 Winter Olympic Games in Salt Lake City on Sunday.
Source: Startalk.org.
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Al McKay (former member of Earth, Wind & Fire) and his L.A. All-Stars will be performing at B.B. Kings Blues Club in Los Angeles, Saturday, January 2002. Check the link for further information.
(Jan 4, 2002) -Verdine White of Earth, Wind & Fire shares his favorite list of artists that he really enjoy during 2001. The list include:
1. Freddie Ravel, Freddie Ravel
2. Brian McKnight, Superhero
3.
Blu Cantrell, So Blu
4. Charles Mingus, Very Best of Charles Mingus
5. Eva Cassidy,
Songbird
(1998)
6. Salif Keita, The Mansa of Mali:A Retrospective (1994)
7. Jill Scott,
Experience: Jill Scott
8. Babyface, Face 2 Face
Band
Celebrates 30th Anniversary with Major U.S. Concert Tour, Launch a Health Care
Initiative and Release a Documentary
(Aug.
6, 2001) September has always been Earth,
Wind & Fire’s month and this year is no different. The mighty, mighty
R&B funk outfit is set to celebrate its 30th anniversary by embarking on a
major concert tour of the United States. Viagra (sildenafil citrate), made by
Pfizer, will sponsor "The Cool Blue September Tour," a relationship
that was spawned to launch a health care initiative primarily geared towards
men.
Six-times Grammy winners and members of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Earth, Wind & Fire has sold over 30 million albums worldwide while delivering their own innovative mélange of progressive jazz, funky R&B, inspiring gospel and shimmering pop gems.
Deservedly
earning the respect and adoration of fans, musicians and critics alike, EWF has
garnered the reputation as being one of the finest live acts on the concert
stage. Thirteen members strong along with a trio of dancers will tear through
the band’s catalogue of hits including "Shining Star,"
September," "Fantasy," "Let’s Groove,"
"Reasons," "Got To Get You Into My Life" and "That’s
The Way Of The World."
Together Earth, Wind & Fire and Pfizer are taking an innovative approach to reaching adults with a message about good health and see the relationship as a wonderful opportunity to bring healthcare to the people.
Pfizer, in partnership with the American Academy of Family Physicians Foundation and its affiliated chapters, will provide free health checks at Earth, Wind & Fire concerts along the tour route, as well as additional health checks open to the public in several concert markets.
The health checks aim to help identify signs of common conditions such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease that often go undiagnosed. The goal of the initiative is to encourage men and women to take a more active interest in their physical and mental health so they can enjoy life to the fullest.
Part
of the tour merchandise proceeds will be donated to the AAFP Foundation, which
has a mission to improve the health of all people and to support scientific,
educational and charitable initiatives within the specialty of family practice.
"There’s no way that we’d be able to do what we do on stage night after night for thirty years if we didn’t take good care of ourselves," stated the band’s co-leader Philip Bailey.
"Verdine
(White), Ralph (Johnson) and I all turned 50 this year, so maintaining our
health is of primary concern. But not enough people out there, especially men,
see their doctors for regular checkups. Basically our message to our fans is to
please take care of themselves."
Also to mark the 30th anniversary, Eagle Vision will release "Earth, Wind & Fire: Shining Stars," a career retrospective documentary film that will be in stores August 21 in DVD and home video cassette formats.
Negotiations are underway for a television broadcast of the biographical film directed by Kathryn Arnold and Stephanie Bennett and produced by Bennett.
Leading
industry trade Billboard magazine saluted the group’s anniversary in the July
14th issue with a special tribute section.
Source: Rick Scott
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EARTH WIND & FIRE MAKE A DONATION TO THE RED CROSS
(September 13, 2001) Earth, Wind & Fire will return to its tour on Thursday at the Virginia Beach Amphitheatre in Virginia Beach, Virginia. The band will make a $25,000 donation to the American Red Cross.
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Sep. 17, 2001) *The Clear Channel relief fund will benefit victims of the tragedies in New York and DC. Sade and Earth Wind and Fire join a list of performers who have pledged to donate $10,000 of their concert proceeds to this fund. Stan Kroenke, owner of the Denver Nuggets, Pepsi Center and the Colorado Avalanche, will match Sade's donation.Clear Channel, which owns and operates over a thousand radio stations and promote concerts, is hoping to use music to begin the healing process and will look to other performances to add to the relief fund.
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MAURICE WHITE SURPRISES EARTH, WIND & FIRE BY MAKING A SPECIAL APPEARANCE ON STAGE
(Oct. 4, 2001) *It happened. Earth, Wind & Fire visionary and leader Maurice White surprised the band and crowd last night by joining the Grammy award-winning troop on stage at Universal Amphitheatre to perform their classic "Keep Your Head To The Sky." White retired from concert appearances (reportedly for health reasons) with the band in 1994.
Before White walked out on stage to a thunderous standing ovation, lead
singer Philip Bailey dedicated the inspirational anthem to Americans everywhere,
especially those personally touched by the Sept. 11 terror.
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