Sep 19 2024 20 mins
Tom spoke to Verdine White – Earth, Wind & Fire bassist and brother of the late, great Maurice White at his home in LA. They discussed why Verdine, and so many others, were instantly inspired to take up music when they saw the Beatles on the Ed Sullivan Show, how it was love at first sight with the bass guitar, and what made Maurice the coolest guy around.
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Originally broadcast on May 4, 2020.