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Post by Brandy on Feb 4, 2016 18:27:00 GMT -5
linkMaurice White, co-founder of Earth, Wind & Fire, died in his sleep Thursday morning ... TMZ has learned. Maurice died in L.A. after a long battle with Parkinson's. He was diagnosed in 1992 and his condition deteriorated in recent months. The disease had progressed to the point he was forced to stop touring with the band 1994. The band had a string of hits, including "Shining Star," "September," "Boogie Wonderland," and "After the Love has Gone." In 2000, the band was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Maurice was individually inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2010. Maurice's brother, Verdine, is also a band member. Although Maurice wasn't touring, he remained involved in the decisions regarding the band. Maurice was 74.
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Post by Common on Feb 5, 2016 13:10:37 GMT -5
Hey Brandy!
First, Happy New Year to you!
Second, I was very sorry to hear the passing of Maurice White. It's so unfortunate that he was sidelined by Parkinson's. I would've love to catch E,W,& F live if he was still in the group. First Natalie, now Maurice. May they both R.I.P.
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Post by Brandy on Feb 5, 2016 18:13:32 GMT -5
Hey Brandy! First, Happy New Year to you! Second, I was very sorry to hear the passing of Maurice White. It's so unfortunate that he was sidelined by Parkinson's. I would've love to catch E,W,& F live if he was still in the group. First Natalie, now Maurice. May they both R.I.P. Happy new year common, yes I ran across it on twitter I was shocked..I knew he was sick with parkinson's for a long time and the passing of our legends is just so sad and unfortunate.
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