Maurice White Memorial

Born in Memphis, Tennessee, on December 19, 1941, Maurice White became a founder of the band Earth, Wind & Fire. He was a guiding force behind the group's success and helped compose hit songs like "Shining Star" and "September." Following a diagnosis with Parkinson's disease, the seven-time Grammy winner stopped touring in the 1990s, but remained active as a producer and songwriter.

With his health deteriorating in recent months due to his long battle with Parkinson's, White passed away in his sleep on February 3, 2016. He was 74.

Source : http://www.biography.com/people/maurice-white-21370067#later-career