EARTH WIND & FIRE'S MARICE WHITE HAS DIED

Legendary funk and soul musician Maurice White has died aged 74. The respected musician fronted much-loved disco outfit Earth Wind and Fire, who were inducted into the Rock ‘n Roll Hall of Fame in 2000.

Aside from the band, White also doubled as a session musician, playing on records for The Emotions, Barry Manilow and Barbara Streisand. He also penned mega hit  ‘Bettie Davis Eyes’, and the soundtrack to Eddie Murphy classic, Coming to America.