Earth Wind & Fire’s Maurice White: Career in pictures

Maurice White acknowledges applause as Earth, Wind & Fire is inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on March 6, 2000.

Maurice White acknowledges applause as Earth, Wind & Fire is inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on March 6, 2000.

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Maurice White, center, leads Earth Wind & Fire at the Forum in Inglewood on Dec. 12, 1981.

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Maurice White performs with Earth, Wind & Fire at the Forum in Inglewood on Dec. 12, 1981.

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Ralph Johnson, from left, Phillip Bailey, Maurice White and Verdine White of Earth, Wind & Fire receive their star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Sept. 14, 1995.

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Philip Bailey, from left, Maurice White and Ralph Johnson pose with their plaques after their induction to the Hollywood Rock Walk on July 7, 2003.

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Verdine White, left, and Maurice White of Earth, Wind & Fire perform at the 2004 Grammys in Los Angeles.

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