Although only two original members are still performing with the band, musical pioneers Earth, Wind, and Fire still dazzle audiences after more than 50 years of soulful melodies.
Formed in 1969, EWF has seen the highest of highs, widely regarded as one of the best bands of all time. Their hits, which can be heard at almost any family gathering, such as “Boogie Wonderland,” “Reasons” and “September,” kept the packed Starlight Theater crowd moving and grooving in and out of their seats on Friday evening.
The Kansas City concert itself had the feeling of a family gathering as fans across multiple generations danced in the moonlight and sang popular lyrics from the 20-song set.
Some fans, like Anitra Warren, have been listening to the band since they were children and have seen them perform several times. Warren has seen Earth, Wind and Fire almost 10 times, including once at Arrowhead Stadium, and attended Friday’s concert with several of her Southeast High classmates, all of whom graduated in 1979…