The Earth, Wind & Fire (sometimes abbreviated name in the acronym EWF ) is an American musical group formed in Chicago in 1969, which spans several genres, including R & B , Funk , Soul and Disco. Their leader and founder is Maurice White.
EWF's career is studded with awards and exceptional business results. In over forty years of career they have sold about 90 million albums, received 20 nominations at the Grammy Awards, winning six. They also received 12 nominations at the American Music Awards, obtaining 4 times. In 2000 were included in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and received a star on the famous Hollywood Walk of Fame .