Verdine White

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Verdine White (born 25 July 1951, in Chicago, Illinois), is the bassist for Earth, Wind & Fire.

Verdine was classically trained by Radi Velah of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, and studied bass guitar with the late Louis Satterfield (trombonist of the former Phenix Horns). He is known for his high energy and dancing while playing his bass guitar during concerts. In the 1970's Verdine White was levitated in a horizontal position as part of the elaborate stage performances.

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