The musician featured on many of the band’s hit albums and songs including September, Boogie Wonderland and Saturday Nite
. He began drumming professionally as a teenager and was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2000 alongside fellow members of the US band.
READ MORE: Kym Marsh says her anxiety 'threatened to take hold' during time on BBC Strictly Come Dancing“Child protege, member of the EWF ORIGINAL 9, with gold records at the young age of 16 years old! He was brother number four in the family line-up. “We thank you all for your love, blessings and support at this time. Soar high baby bro, we love you to the shining and back!”Commenting under Verdine’s Instagram post, Kravitz wrote: “Sending my love and deepest condolences to you and the family.
The band’s official Instagram page also posted a video of White solo drumming at a concert at Rockpalast in Essen, Germany as part of their Tour of the World in 1979 in tribute to the late musician.
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