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When did Maurice White become a Park of Earth, Wind and Fire?
The band was founded in Chicago by Maurice White in 1969, having grown out of a previous band known as the Salty Peppers.
What were some of the songs Maurice White did with the group Earth, Wind & Fire?
Using a chord progression written by Earth, Wind & Fire guitarist Al McKay, vocalist Maurice White and songwriter Allee Willis wrote September over one month.
Did Maurice White with Earth, Wind & Fire win any awards for his hit songs?
With Maurice as the bandleader and producer of most of the band's albums, EWF earned legendary status winning six Grammy Awards out of 17 nomination
Were there any other awards besides six Grammy awards for Earth, Wind & Fire?
Maurice White also won four American Music Awards.
Are there any other interesting aspects about Earth, Wind & Fire besides the awards they won and Maurice White's importance in the band?
White brought the kalimba into mainstream use by incorporating its sound into the music of Earth, Wind & Fire.
How long did Maurice White stay with the group?
Maurice White toured with Earth, Wind & Fire from 1969-1996.
Can you tell me anything else interesting about Maurice White's impact on Earth Wind and Fire besides stopping touring with them in 1996?
Maurice White was also responsible for expanding the group to include a full horn section at first being the Phenix Horns and then the Earth, Wind & Fire Horns.
What did Maurice White do after retiring from touring and performing with the group?
Maurice White retained executive control of the band and was still very active in the music business, producing and recording with the band and other artists.
What did Maurice White play in the band Earth, Wind & Fire?
Maurice White served as the band's main songwriter, record producer and co-lead singer with Philip Bailey.
Was he able to play any other instrument besides being main songwriter and co-lead singer with Philip Bailey?
While in the group, Mauirce White was introduced in a Chicago drum store to the African thumb piano or kalimba.
Did Maurice White get nominated or get any other awards?
White received seven Grammys from 22 nominations.

Question: Where there any hit singles?
Self-contained rewrite: Were there any hit singles from Maurice White's career?