Story by Yvens Alex Saintil
Earth, Wind & Fire has shaped music for over 50 years, and few names are as familiar as that of Grammy-winning singer, songwriter, and percussionist Philip Bailey. One of the founders of the group, the Denver born musician has already cemented his legacy in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Yet, his sense of purpose continues to evolve well beyond the stage, having a significant impact on his hometown through his nonprofit, Music Is Unity.
“The first thing that comes to mind,” Bailey recalled, flashing a “Park Hill” embroidered ballcap, “is playing at the club called 23rd Street East. We were too young to even be in there, but they let us go from the stage straight to the office in the back — that was the rule,” he laughed. “Of course, we broke that rule a lot.”…