
Philip James Bailey (born May 8, 1951) is an American singer, songwriter and percussionist, best known as an early member and one of the two lead singers (along with group founder Maurice White) of the band Earth, Wind & Fire. Noted for his four-octave vocal range and distinctive falsetto register, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2000 and the Vocal Group Hall of Fame as a member of Earth, Wind & Fire. He was also inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame for his work with the band.
Earth, Wind, & Fire were awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Recording at 7080 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California.

Full Metal Jacket
1987 · as Parris Island Recruit and Vietnam Platoon

K-Pops!
2026 · as Earth, Wind & Fire

Earth, Wind & Fire (To Be Celestial vs. That's the Weight of the World)
2026 · as Self

Star!
1968 · as Singing Soldier (uncredited)

Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
1978 · as Earth, Wind & Fire

FireAid Benefit Concert
2025 · as Self (Earth, Wind & Fire)

The Sensational Shocking Wonderful Wacky 70's
1980 · as Self - Earth, Wind & Fire

That's the Way of the World
1975 · as Band Member (uncredited)

A Grammy Salute to Earth, Wind & Fire Live: The 21st Night of September
2025 · as Self

An Evening of Fourplay
1993 · as Himself - Vocals

Phil Collins - Best Video Collection 1981-2004
2006 · as self

Earth, Wind & Fire: Live at Montreux
1997 · as lead vocals, percussion

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2020 Inductions
2020 · as Self

Chicago and Earth, Wind & Fire - Live at the Greek Theatre
2005

Earth, Wind & Fire
2004 · as Himself

Earth Wind & Fire: Shining Stars
2001 · as self

Earth, Wind & Fire in Concert
1982 · as Vocals