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Verdine Adams White (born Verdine Adams Jr.; July 25, 1951) is an American musician, best known as a founding member and bassist for the band Earth, Wind & Fire. [1] White was placed at No. 19 on Rolling Stone's list of The 50 Greatest Bassists of All Time. [2]
Jun 10, 2013 · GRAMMY-winning bassist of Earth, Wind & Fire Verdine White recently participated in an installment of the GRAMMY Museum's An Evening With series. Before an intimate audience at the Museum's...
Dec 14, 2021 · Verdine White: “Apart from the drums, the bass is the instrument you need to play the longest to become truly funky”. By Joel McIver. ( Bass Player ) published 14 December 2021. In this classic interview from 2004, the Earth, Wind & Fire legend reveals the secret of funk and explains why he's never used a pick.
Verdine White. 863,335 likes · 4,514 talking about this. Verdine White is a founding member and bassist for the legendary band Earth, Wind & Fire.
Discover the incredible journey of Verdine White, the legendary bassist and founding member of Earth, Wind & Fire. Learn about his remarkable career, from his Grammy wins to his...
Apr 11, 2024 · Locking the progressive songwriting, soaring vocals, and syncopated horns in place was Chicago-born bassist Verdine White. Classically trained on upright, White also combined the jazz influence of his older brother – EWF founder Maurice White – and five years of bass guitar lessons with Chess Records session man Louis Satterfield to create ...
Earth, Wind & Fire's Verdine White talks early influences, The Salty Peppers, his nonprofit and more.12 SUREFIRE TIPS TO MAKE YOU A BETTER BASS PLAYER!
Oct 13, 2019 · Verdine Adams White. Biography. Musician, songwriter, composer, and producer Verdine White was born on July 25, 1951 in Chicago, Illinois to Edna and Dr. Verdine Adams. He attended and graduated from Crane High School in 1969.
Oct 21, 2014 · Forming the band in Chicago in 1969, White’s elaborate costumes, infectious energy, and expressive body language onstage remain the most striking visual document of Earth, Wind & Fire’s power.
Jun 2, 2012 · Verdine White is no stranger to compliments. As Earth, Wind & Fire's one and only bassist for 42 years now, he's used to fans stopping him to rave about a new album, a new song or a recent gig. But lately, White has noticed the sentiments have taken on a deeper, more emotional tone.