Drummer Fred White, who backed up his brothers Maurice and Verdine White in the Grammy-winning ensemble Earth, Wind & Fire, has died.Verdine White, a vocalist, percussionist and bass player for the band, posted Sunday on his Instagram account that his younger brother Frederick Eugene “Freddie” White had died.Driven by their horn section the Phenix Horns and a reputation for energetic live performances, the group’s popularity grew after they moved to Columbia Records, which was then under the leadership of Clive Davis.Paired alongside drummer and percussionist Ralph Johnson, the band’s rhythm section was tight and upbeat and set the stage for songs like “Boogie Wonderland” and “September” to become instant favorites.The band’s cover of the Beatles' “Got to Get You Into My Life” was on President Barack Obama’s first Spotify playlist."