Fred E. White

Fred E. White (born Frederick Eugene Adams; January 13, 1955 – January 1, 2023) was an American drummer. He was one of the early members of Earth, Wind & Fire. He previously played drums on Donny Hathaway's Live album.

Earth, Wind & Fire consisting of Fred White along with half-brother Maurice White, brother Verdine White, and other members were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2000.

White died on January 1, 2023, at the age of 67. The news of his death was delivered to his fans by his brother, Verdine White.

Discography

• 1969: La La Time – The Salty Peppers (tambourine)
• 1969: Mama's Baby Ain't A Baby No More Marilyn (Kitty) Hayward (drums)
• 1970: Do It Like Mama – Simtec & Wylie (drums)
• 1970: Pass It On – Pieces of Peace (drums)
• 1971: Mama Said Thank You – Albertina Walker (drums)
• 1972: 'LIVE' – Donny Hathaway (drums)
• 1973: Fully Exposed – Willie Hutch (drums)
• 1973: Extension Of A Man – Donny Hathaway (drums)
• 1974: Howdy Moon – Howdy Moon (drums)
• 1974: Caston & Majors (drums)
• 1974: Feats Don't Fail Me Now – Little Feat (drums, songwriter)
• 1974: Heart Like A Wheel - Linda Ronstadt - drums
• 1975: That's The Way Of The World – Earth, Wind & Fire (drums)
• 1975: Gratitude – Earth, Wind & Fire (drums)
• 1976: Spirit – Earth, Wind & Fire (drums)
• 1976: This Is Niecy – Deniece Williams (drums)
• 1976: Flowers – The Emotions (drums)
• 1977: Song Bird – Deniece Williams (drums)
• 1977: Rejoice – The Emotions (drums)
• 1977: All n' All – Earth, Wind & Fire (drums, percussion, songwriter)
• 1978 Sunbeam – The Emotions (drums)
• 1979: I AM – Earth, Wind & Fire (drums)
• 1980: Faces – Earth, Wind & Fire (drums)
• 1981: Raise! – Earth, Wind & Fire (drums)
• 1981: Blues For The Night Owl – Ramsey Lewis (percussion)
• 1983: Powerlight – Earth, Wind & Fire (drums)
• 1983: Feel My Soul – Jennifer Holliday (drums)
• 1983: Electric Universe – Earth, Wind & Fire (drums)