Maurice White, founder of the band Earth, Wind & Fire, died Wednesday at the age of 74. The band blended soul, funk, jazz and a bit of everything else. White himself, though, was heavily influenced by the study of ancient Egypt.

Maurice White, founder of the band Earth, Wind &amp; Fire, died Wednesday at the age of 74. The band blended soul, funk, jazz and a bit of everything else. White himself, though, was heavily influenced by the study of ancient Egypt.

How ancient Egypt influenced Maurice White and Earth, Wind & Fire

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How ancient Egypt influenced Maurice White and Earth, Wind & Fire

How ancient Egypt influenced Maurice White and Earth, Wind & Fire