Fred White (musician)
Fred White | |
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| Birth name | Frederick Eugene Adams |
| Born | January 13, 1955 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | January 1, 2023 (aged 67) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Genres | R&B, funk, disco, soul |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter |
| Labels | Columbia, ARC |
| Formerly of | Earth, Wind & Fire |
Fred E. White (born Frederick Eugene Adams; January 13, 1955 – January 1, 2023) was an American musician and songwriter. He was one of the early members of Earth, Wind & Fire. He previously played drums on Donny Hathaway's Live album.
Earth, Wind & Fire consisting of Fred White along with half-brother Maurice White, brother Verdine White, and other members were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2000.
White died in Los Angeles on January 1, 2023, at age 67.