Earth Wind and Fire drummer Fred White

Earth, Wind & Fire began in 1970 under the leadership of Maurice White.

Other hits included "Serpentine Fire," ″Shining Star" and a cover of the Beatles' "Got to Get You Into My Life." "But more than that at home and beyond he was the wonderful bro that was always entertaining and delightfully mischievous! Some of the band's biggest hits are still widely popular, often sampled and used in countless movies. Fred White was already an accomplished drummer, playing for Donny Hathaway, before he joined Earth, Wind & Fire in the mid-1970s. Fred White remained with the band until 1983. And we could always count on him to make a seemingly bad situation more light hearted!"

Tributes have been paid to Earth, Wind & Fire drummer Fred White, who died aged 67 on new year's day. The sad news was announced on Instagram by his brother ...

Lenny Kravitz also paid tribute, replying to Verdine's original post, “I was blessed to have been in his presence and blessed to have been influenced by him. He was brother number 4 in the family lineup." He was also one of the first left-handed drummers I ever saw.

Fred White, the drummer who brought an immaculate groove to the biggest hits of Earth, Wind, and Fire, has passed away at the age of 67.

White was among the members of the band inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2000. White brought a groove to the band that helped them transition into a lighter and more disco-friendly sound during the height of their fame. As a teenager, White befriended soul singer Donny Hathaway and became his touring drummer.