2014 collection from the R&B greats. ULTIMATE COLLECTION contains 20 classic songs, carefully selected to represent and celebrate their entire recording career. Born in Chicago in 1969 the group is still going strong in it's fifth decade, making music that crosses years and decades and now connects the 20th and 21st centuries. The brainchild of music legend Maurice White, Earth, Wind & Fire have sold more than 90 million albums globally. They remain one of the top touring groups of all time with founding members Philip Bailey, Verdine White and Ralph Johnson performing to sold-out audiences around the world.