The year 2023 has had a rough start for fans of Fred White. The 67-year-old American music icon, who gave a beat on some notable classics like ‘September’, ‘Shining Star’, and ‘Boogie Wonderland’ breathed his last on January 1, 2023.

The news of his demise surfaced on social media. His brother Verdine White shared the heartbreaking message on Instagram. He did not clarify the reason behind the death but wrote a big message remembering White’s legacy.

The Caption reads, “Dearest Family Friends and Fans…..Our family is saddened today With the loss of an amazing and talented family member, Our beloved brother Frederick Eugene ‘Freddie’ White.” He also stated that his brothers Maurice, Monte, and Ronald are already in heaven.  “And (he) is now drumming with the angels!” he added.

He also shared several old pictures of Fred White and the entire band group performing. When this post circulated on the Internet, it became a concerning note for White’s fans. They could not resist joining the mourning loss.

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Famous boxing promoter Lou DiBella (62), who was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2020, took to Twitter and showed serious concern.

What did he write on Fred White’s death?

He came across this disheartening news through a tweet from Grammy Award singer Philip Bailey, who wrote, “EWF. That Family groove foundation. It was built on Maurice, Verdine, and Freddy. We never had to say much… The Groove was in the Blood… RIP my little Brother.”

Tagging Bailey’s tweet, DiBella wrote, “Rest in Peace, Fred White … one of the greats.”

According to Fred’s living brother, Fred was the fourth brother in the family. But more than that, at home and beyond, he was a wonderful man who was always entertaining and delightfully mischievous.

One of the earliest members of the legendary Earth, Wind, & Fire, White turned the course of the music with his otherworldly drumming skills. Along with his brothers Verdine White, and Maurice White, he was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2000 for his contribution to genres like R&B, funk, disco, soul, and classic rock.

Though the newer generation has not witnessed him performing live in a concert, they might have come across his soundtracks which were produced mainly for weddings, high school reunions, and several other parties.

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