Foreword by Steve Harvey and afterword by David Foster

The Grammy-winning founder of the legendary pop/R&B/soul/funk/disco band recounts his story and chronicles the rise of his legendary band in this candid memoir that holds the heart and soul of an artist whose innovative sound continues to influence music today.

With dynamic turns, contrasting vocals, and vibrant performances, Earth, Wind & Fire were one of the most popular bands of the late twentieth century—the band "that changed the sound of black pop" (Rolling Stone)—and their music continues to inspire contemporary artists like Usher, Jay-Z, Cee-Lo Green, and Outkast. Here, the band's founder, Maurice White, shares the story of his success.

Now at seventy years old, White reflects on the great blessings that music has brought into his life and the hardships he has faced: his mother left him behind in Memphis when he was four years old, learning the drums with Booker T. Jones, moving to Chicago at the age of eighteen and later to Los Angeles after leaving the Ramsey Lewis Trio, forming EWF, only for the initial group to disband, his collaborations with Barbra Streisand and Neil Diamond, his diagnosis with Parkinson's, and his last public appearance with the group at the 2006 Grammy Awards.

Through it all, White credits his faith for the incredible success and guidance in overcoming his many challenges.

Keep Your Head to the Sky is an intimate, touching, and beautiful memoir from a man whose creativity and determination led him to great success, and whose faith allowed him to enjoy every moment.

Pages: 224, Dimensions: 13.4x13.4cm