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Where is Maurice White from?
Maurice White was born in Memphis, Tennessee, on December 19, 1941. He grew up in South Memphis, where he lived with his grandmother.
Did Maurice White live anywhere else?
He also made frequent trips to Chicago to visit his mother, Edna, and stepfather, Verdine Adams, who was a doctor and occasional saxophonist.
Did Maurice White move anywhere else?
During his teenage years, White moved to Chicago where he studied at the Chicago Conservatory of Music, and played drums in local nightclubs.
Was Maurice White musical as a kid?
Maurice White formed a cookin' little band while attending Booker T. Washington High School.
Did Maurice White have any other musical interests when he was young besides music?
In 1969, White left the Trio and joined his two friends, Wade Flemons and Don Whitehead, to form a songwriting team who wrote songs for commercials in the Chicago area.
Was EWF Maurice White's first band?
Maurice White formed a cookin' little band while attending Booker T. Washington High School.
Did Maurice White release any songs during his time with the cookin' little band?
No.
Were there more songs from Maurice Little?
They had a moderate hit in the Midwest area with their single La La Time, but their second single, Uh Huh Yeah, was not as successful.
Did any of these songs from the Salty Peppers with Maurice White win awards?
No.

Question: What instruments did he play during this time?
Self-contained rewrite: What instruments did Maurice White play during his time with Earth, Wind & Fire?