400 pages
"With its dynamic horns, contrasting vocals, and vivid stage shows, Earth, Wind & Fire was one of the most popular acts of the late twentieth centure--the band 'that changed the sound of black pop' (Rolling Stone)--and its music continues to inspire modern artists... At last, the band's founder, Maurice White, shares the story of his success.
"White reflects on the great blessings music has brought to his life and the struggles he's endured: his mother leaving him behind in Memphis when he was four; learning to play the drums with Booker T. Jones; moving to Chicago at eighteen and later Los Angeles after leaving the Ramsey Lewis Trio; forming EWF, only to have the original group fall apart; working with Barbra Streisand and Neil Diamond; his diagnosis of Parkinson's; and his final public performance with the group at the 2006 Grammy Awards. Through it all, White credits his faith for his amazing success and guidance in overcoming his many challenges." --from the publisher
This is a well-written biography with timeless lessons in hard work, perseverance, leadership, and vision. And lots of interesting information about one of the greatest bands of all time (imho). I give it four out of five stars.
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