Earth, Wind & Fire is an American R&B band led by Maurice White. Formed in Chicago, Illinois, in 1969, they are known for a number of hit singles, including "Shining Star" and "September" and for their fusion Latin, Funk, Soul, Jazz, Pop, Rock and other genres into one unique sound. Their music also has an African influence through the use of the kalimba.
The band has won six Grammys, and been nominated twenty times. They have been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Vocal Group Hall of Fame. They have earned more than 50 gold and platinum albums and have sold over 90 million albums worldwide. Miles Davis is reported to have described EW&F as "my favourite" and "the best". Quincy Jones has proclaimed himself to be the "biggest fan of Earth, Wind & Fire since day one." "After the Love Has Gone" is a 1979 hit single for Earth, Wind & Fire, written by David Foster, Jay Graydon, and Chicago band member Bill Champlin for the album I Am. It reached #2 on the Billboard magazine Hot 100 singles chart. After the Love Has Gone has been certified gold.Earth, Wind & Fire is an American R&B band led by Maurice White. Formed in Chicago, Illinois,.