R.I.P.: Fred White, Drummer for Earth Wind & Fire

Fred White (1955-22022

Fred White, former drummer of the band Earth, Wind & Fire, has died aged 67.

A child drumming prodigy, Chicago-born White was one of the early members to join the group founded by his other brother Maurice.

Bassist Verdine White said his "amazing and talented" brother was now "drumming with the angels".

White began drumming at nine years old, and featured on his first gold record, Donny Hathaway's Live, at just 16.

In 1974, he joined Earth Wind & Fire, the band founded by brother Maurice and known for hit songs including September and Boogie Wonderland.

A year later, the group shot to fame with its triple platinum album That's the Way of the World.

It became one of the best-selling bands of all time, with over 90 million records sold worldwide.

Over the years the group won six Grammys and four American Music Awards, as well as entering the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2000, and gaining a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.