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Philip Bailey is listed as a singer, jazz musician and pianist. Philip Bailey was born in Denver, Colorado, United States on May 8, 1951. The age as of 2026 is 75. Schooling on record includes East High School.
My Take
Philip Bailey owns one of the most thrilling falsettos in popular music, and that alone earns my lasting respect. As a lead voice of Earth, Wind & Fire alongside Maurice White, he helped define a golden, joyful sound that still lifts a room decades later. What impresses me most is his depth: he is not just a singer but a percussionist, pianist and songwriter, a complete musician. Born in Denver in 1951, he has stayed creatively vital across generations. For me, his voice is a kind of instant sunshine, and few artists age so gracefully without losing any shine.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Philip Bailey
- Name (Japanese)
- フィリップ・ベイリー
- Reading
- ふぃりっぷ・べいりー
- Born
- May 8, 1951 (age 75)
- Origin
- Denver, Colorado, United States
- Occupation
- singer / jazz musician / pianist / percussionist / songwriter
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Rabbit
2. Background
- High school
- East High School
3. Links
- Official sitehttps://www.philipbailey.com/
- Xhttps://x.com/PhilipBaileyEWF
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philip%20Bailey
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%83%95%E3%82%A3%E3%83%AA%E3%83%83%E3%83%97%E3%83%BB%E3%83%99%E3%82%A4%E3%83%AA%E3%83%BC
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q746618
4. About this entry
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Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Philip Bailey born?
Philip Bailey was born on May 8, 1951 and is 75 years old.
Where is Philip Bailey from?
Philip Bailey is from Denver, Colorado, United States.
What does Philip Bailey do?
Philip Bailey works as singer, jazz musician, pianist, percussionist, songwriter.
Which high school did Philip Bailey attend?
Philip Bailey attended East High School.
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