It’s safe to say that there’s never been a musical act quite like Earth, Wind & Fire in the history of music, and there may never be a group like them ever again. In its illustrious history, EWF has sold nearly 100 million albums, created sounds and mixed genres that no other group can replicate, and showed incredible longevity. While Earth, Wind & Fire has undergone plenty of lineup changes over the years with more past members than current members, the group has survived in one form or another for more than six decades. The remaining members are still making music and still playing shows for their loyal fans. For music lovers everywhere, hearing the words Earth, Wind & Fire still means something, creating a strong desire to see EWF in concert every chance they get.

Always Innovative

The thing that has always stood out about Earth, Wind & Fire is the band’s uncanny ability to seamlessly move across various genres. On their way to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, EWF was nominated for major music awards in soul, R&B, and disco categories. But the band has also incorporated elements of rock, jazz, funk, and African music into its work, transcending genres and creating a truly unique sound. They are one of the few bands that have found mainstream success with a full-time horn section, not to mention their use of an African thumb piano. Earth, Wind & Fire has always pushed musical boundaries and reinvented themselves, always giving their fans something that they haven’t heard before.

Famous Fans

As one of the most innovative bands in music history, it’s no surprise that countless artists have labeled Earth, Wind & Fire as an influence. Rock bands, pop stars, and everyone in between has taken some elements of EWF and incorporated them into their own music. Meanwhile, countless hip-hop, R&B, and pop stars have either covered or sampled Earth, Wind & Fire songs, giving the band a lasting influence on the music world. Of course, there’s still nothing like seeing the real thing, which is why music lovers should always be excited to see Earth, Wind & Fire perform live whenever they get a chance.