Verdine White

Verdine White

Infobox Musical artist
Name = Verdine White


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Background = non_vocal_instrumentalist
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Born = birth date and age|1951|7|25
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Origin = Chicago, Illinois, United States
Instrument = Bass guitar
Genre = R&B, funk, disco
Occupation = Musician
Years_active = 1969–present
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Associated_acts = Earth, Wind & Fire
URL = [http://www.verdinewhite.com/ www.verdinewhite.com]
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Verdine White (born 25 July 1951 in Chicago, Illinois), is the bassist for Earth, Wind & Fire.

Biography

White was classically trained by Radi Velah of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, and studied bass guitar with the late Louis Satterfield (who later became trombonist for the Phoenix Horns).

White is known for his high energy and dancing while playing his bass guitar during Earth, Wind & Fire concerts.

References

* [http://www.bassplayer.com/story.asp?sectioncode=21&storycode=11484 "Shining Star Verdine White."] November 2005. "Guitar Player" online edition.

External links

* [http://www.verdinewhite.com Verdine White] official website
* [http://www.earthwindandfire.com Earth, Wind & Fire] official website


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