Wayne Vaughn
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Wayne Lee Vaughn is an American producer, keyboardist and arranger best known for his work with the band Earth, Wind & Fire. Vaughn has also worked with other preeminent artists such as the Brothers Johnson, Patti LaBelle, Jennifer Holliday, Troop and Terrace Martin.[1][2]
Biography
Wayne Vaughn was born and raised in
During 1978, Vaughn met Maurice White, the leader of Earth, Wind & Fire. Within the next year, he collaborated with Aretha Franklin on her album La Diva and Patti LaBelle on her album It's Alright with Me. He eventually worked with Earth, Wind & Fire as a producer, composer and keyboardist on their 1981 LP Raise! and 1983 album Powerlight.[1][2][4]
Vaughn later collaborated with Jennifer Holliday on her 1983 album Feel My Soul and Earth, Wind & Fire on their 1983 LP Electric Universe. Vaughn went on to perform on Maurice White's 1985 self-titled album and compose on Patrice Rushen's 1986 album Watch Out. He then collaborated with Earth, Wind & Fire on their 1987 LP Touch the World. Touch the World has been certified gold in the US by the RIAA.[5][6][1][2][4]
Vaughn also worked with Vesta Williams on her 1988 album Vesta 4 U and Troop on their 1988 LP Troop. Troop has been certified gold in the US by the RIAA.[7][1][2][4]
Vaughn went on to collaborate with Earth, Wind & Fire on their 2003 album The Promise and Terrace Martin on his 2016 LP Velvet Portraits.[8][1][2][4]
References
- ^ Allmusic.
- ^ a b c d e f "Wayne Vaughn Interview". spudtootight.com.
- RIAA.
- ^ a b c d e "Wayne Vaughn Interview". 17a7.com.
- ^ "Jennifer Holliday". grammy.com. The Recording Academy.
- RIAA.
- RIAA.
- ^ "Terrace Martin". grammy.com. The Recording Academy.
