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He added singer Sherry Scott [19] and percussionist Yackov Ben Israel, both from Chicago, to the band. He asked his younger brother Verdine to join and on June 6, 1970, Verdine moved from Chicago to LA to become the band's bassist.
Sherry Scott: Vocals. Alexander Thomas: Trombone. Chester Washington: Tenor Saxophone. Don Whitehead: Acoustic & Electric Pianos, Vocals. Maurice White: Vocals, Kalimba, Drums, Percussion. Verdine White: Bass, Percussion, Vocals. Philip Bailey: Vocals, Conga, Percussion. Roland Bautista: Guitar. Jessica Cleaves: Vocals.
After releasing two singles, the band moved from Chicago to Los Angeles, adding singer Sherry Scott, percussionist Yackov Ben Israel, and Maurice's brother Verdine on bass. The band soon changed their name to Earth, Wind & Fire soon after, after auditioning in L.A., the band added Michael Beal on guitar, Chester Washington on reeds , Leslie ...
ImageNameYears ActiveSerg Dimitrijevic2012–presentrhythm guitar vocalsPhilip Doron Bailey2009–presentvocals percussionMorris O'Connor2008–presentlead guitar vocals2001–presentdrums vocalsSherry Scott is a Chicago-born singer who has performed with jazz legends and funk icons. She is the original female vocalist of Earth, Wind and Fire and has recorded with Eddie Harris, Freddie Hubbard, Hugh Masekela and more.
Sherry Scott was a vocalist and percussionist for Earth Wind & Fire, a band founded by Maurice White in 1970. She joined the group in 1971 and sang on hits like \"Shining Star\" and \"That's The Way Of The World\".
Sep 18, 2014 · Sherry Scott was one of the original members of Earth Wind & Fire and the only female singer of the band. She returns to Chicago for her birthday concert on Sept. 21, 2014, to celebrate her two years with the group and her musical roots in jazz.
