Sheldon Reynolds

Sheldon Reynolds, a guitarist and singer for the band Earth, Wind & Fire, has died at 63, Fox News Digital can confirm.

Reynolds joined the popular band in 1987 and remained a member until 2002.

« Sheldon was an excellent addition to the band, a great writer and producer, and a kind, loving person, » current band member and singer Philip Bailey wrote on social media. « He will be missed. Our condolences to his family. »

Reynolds appeared on the albums Heritage, Millennium and In the Name of Love.

Earth, Wind & Fire began in 1970 under the leadership of Maurice White, who created a band that could combine elements of jazz, funk, R&B, soul, dance, pop and rock, and celebrated African musicianship and spiritualism.

Earth, Wind & Fire was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2000. Other achievements include performing during the 2005 Super Bowl halftime show.