How many original members of the musical group earth wind and fire are deceased

What we found is that Earth, Wind, & Fire, was a ten-man band when they released their debut album, "Earth, Wind, & Fire" in February 1971.

Members include:

Maurice White - Vocals, Kalimba, Drums, Percussion

Verdine White - Bass

Michael Beal - Guitar, Harmonica

Leslie Drayton - Trumpet

Wade Flemons - Electric Piano, Vocals

Yackov Ben Israel (Phillard Williams) - Conga, Percussion

Sherry Scott - Vocals

Alexander Thomas - Trombone

Chester Washington - Tenor Saxophone

Don Whitehead - Acoustic & Electric Pianos, Vocals

Among these, two were reported dead:

Maurice White (born December 19, 2023) died in his sleep from the effects of Parkinson's disease on February 4, 2016. He was 74 years old when he died.

• Wade Flemons died of cancer in 1994. He was 53 years old when he died.

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Founded in 1971 by Maurice White, the group’s music has gone on to become the feel-good soundtrack of not only family reunions, barbecues, and house parties but also at big tent events that are watched the world over. Take a look at the group’s 10 best songs at Axs.com.

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Tuesday, August 29 2017
Source: http://www.earthwindandfire.com/history/members/