Earth Wind & Fire's Verdine White Interview - Fashion On and Off The Stage
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- Опубликовано: 18 сен 2012
- This week Luke shines the spotlight on special guest Verdine White, the iconic bass player known as the "fire" in the hugely popular band, Earth Wind and Fire whose hits include, "September," "That's The Way of The World," "Shining Star" and "Boogie Wonderland."
Luke and Verdine light up the set as they take us back through Verdine's history as a unique, fashion-forward rockstar, who's style is as stellar off stage as it is on. Having worked with costume designers such as Bill Witten (Michael Jackson, Neil Diamond, The Commodores, Hugh Hefner), Louis Wells and Bernard Jacobs, EWF made a name for themselves with their new brand of R&B/funk, costumes and showmanship. As one of the first black bands to play in Arenas like Madison Square Garden and the Los Angeles Forum, EWF was competing for top of the charts against rock and roll bands like The Rolling Stones and the Beatles.
Maurice White, the founding member of the band always stressed the visuals...so as the band got bigger...the costumes got bigger, enabling Witten to take the African Dashiki look and bring it to the main stage. This connection to the band's African Roots allowed them to stand tall and "Be black and Be Proud."
Verdine's off stage style is a combination of his own design ideas and the designers he loves, including Bernard Jackson, who designed Verdine's handmade jeans with rhinestones and other gems. His green velvet jacket worn with trousers or jeans, is from Yves St. Laurent, and Verdine loves to shop at Bergdorff's in New York and Barney's in LA. His favorite store in Tokyo is Issey Miyake and he loves to bring home accessories from around the world. - Развлечения
What's amazing about Verdine, is that not only does he have amazing energy on and off the stage, he is super smart and aware of what is going on in pop culture and around the world. A super smart guy. Love you Verdine!!
Dennis-
I met him back in 2006, Told him I was a huge fan. He could not have been NICER!, made me feel like a friend, but it was genuine. Class act..
Verdine White , the original energetic bunny. Love his energy, smile and wardrobe.
I met him on Oct 28th 1994,at George Mason University,i have the bands signed Picture,he was kind,gracious and the epitome of cool,i have been on this ride from the very beginning,to all of EWF past,present and future,thank you with all of my heart!
Looked up "fabulous" in the dictionary. Lo, and behold -- a pic of Verdine White under the word...
Thanks for sharing your story! Verdine is really an amazing person!
WE LOVE YOU Verdine white....Husband, Father, and Grandfather....talented Blessed...
EWF....Keep on Grooving ...
Fantastic interview. Verdine's look has always been especially innovative and inventive. His visual and musical talents combined are what makes EWF dazzling!
I love EWF! Verdine, your energy feeds my energy! RIP Maurice
Fabulous in everything, Mr. Verdine White❤
Always sharp as a tack
This guy has so much energy he is the best dresser ever ❤❤❤❤
Love Verdine EWF for ever ❤️❤️❤️🙏🏽🙏🏽💯🌹🌹🌹
He really is a class act.
I approve this message. EW&F has vision that is legendary!
Thank you for mentioning Bill Whitten Verdine! I worked for Bill back when he created your costumes and remember being the rhinestone girl for one of EWF's collections. The photo in this interview is not Bill Whitten! It is Tadashi Shoji. I wish someone would fix that!
Definitely some of those wardrobe can be used now on a stage and they won’t look outdated. September is my favorite and ‘my ringtone’. 👍🏼
Wow, I love how much Verdine loves fashion! I'm seeing EW&F in concert in a couple days and I am SOOOO EXCITED :D This vid is giving me ideas for what to wear...
MY FAVORITE
I LOVE how much ENERGY Verdine always has. He exuded such a happy beautiful energy
So stylish. He's also involved in charitable activities. And I wish I had half the energy he has. EWF forever.
Have you seen his wife? She looks great!
he remind me of ashford & simpson duet .
Verdine wear some awesome pants, always like the design on his pants, VERDINE! Lol
I miss y'all Earth wind and 🔥
THE KING OF COOL .he knows what Style is. MY MAN I want to be like him when I Grow up RICK BRENNAN FROM CHANGE. ALL LOVE 2019 and Beyond.
EW&F forever...
Stylistics Blue Magic Forever ever
Earth Wind & Fire For Life... I started at a early age. And now at 60 still listening and watching... I love my memories and love my music... God Bless You All... Much Love& Respect.. Forever a Fan
Best dressed ever
Youf smille always kill me. You are the best i dont knos znhthing abouf insteuments but seeekbg you i had to learn
That photo shown as Verdine is mentioning designer Bill Whitten is NOT correct. That photo is Tadashi Shoji. Me thinks an intern went on the internet and found this photo on other sites that show this photo incorrectly as Bill Whitten. Now it's becoming viral. I wish someone would change it! If you need a photo of Bill Whitten, look me up on FB and message me. Teresa Woo-Murray
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Verdine,just class.