‘Earth, Wind & Fire’ drummer Fred White dead at 67

The band announced that “Earth, Wind & Fire” drummer Fred White has died. He was 67.

“Dearest Family Friends and Fans….. Our family is saddened today,” his brother and fellow Earth, Wind & Fire member Verdine White wrote on Instagram Sunday. “With the loss of an amazing and talented family member, Our beloved brother Frederick Eugene “Freddie” White. He joins our brothers Maurice, Monte, and Ronald in heaven and is now drumming with the angels!”

The post continued: “Child protégé, member of the EWF ORIGINAL 9, with gold records at 16 years old! He was brother number 4 in the family lineup.”

“But more than that, at home and beyond, he was the wonderful bro that was always entertaining and delightfully mischievous! And we could always count on him to make a seemingly bad situation more light-hearted!” Verdine added.

The band announced that Earth, Wind, and Fire drummer Fred White had died. He was 67.

He concluded: “He will live in our hearts forever, rest in power, beloved Freddie!! We thank you all for your love, blessings, and support. Soar high, baby bro, we love you to the shining [stars] and back!”