Smithsonian Portrait Gallery - To Honor Earth, Wind & Fire Properly - You MUST Include "The Classic 9" In The Portrait Don't Rewrite Musical History!

I am in absolute agreement with this petition and the need to include the image & names of all 9 original group members. ♡ #EW&F

It is a must to have the 9 OG’s I have known them since childhood and let us not forget.

"The Classic 9"...DON'T rewrite history!

A complete depiction of the band Earth, Wind & Fire would be decent and fair. To do otherwise is unacceptable.

History is comprised of facts- not inaccurate images that tick style or current generational boxes. Proper contextual images reflect fact. So please lets get this right, lets get the proper framing and historical context correct. Anything else is just an inaccurate fable.

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Respect the original members who are responsible for EWF’s AUTHENTICITY

All these talented artists need recognition...for without them, there would never be Earth, Wind & Fire.

EARTH WIND & FIRE "HAS" PAID THEIR DUES IN THE MUSIC INDUSTRY, AND CONTINUES TO PERFORM FOR THE THE BABY BOOMERS LIKE "MYSELF", AND THE "NEW" GENERATION. GIVE THEM THEIR DUE! THEY ARE THE "ONLY" BAND THAT CONTINUES TO SURVIVE AS A R&B BAND! EW&F FAN 4EVER

The group EWF is only complete when you add in first, and foremost, the creator and visionary Maurice White, Larry Dunn, Johnny Graham, Al McKay, Fred White and Andrew Woolfolk. This is EWF. They made the music that stands the test of time and linger into eternity. Not Philip Bailey, Verdine white and Ralph Johnson exclusively. THAT'S THE WAY OF THE WORLD is not exclusive to Verdine, Ralph and Philip's talents but the entire history making musicians fore mentioned above.

Smithsonian, You're out of pocket, Fix this quickly. It you honoring Earth, Wind & Fire You Must Honor all nine (9) of the classic line up 72-83

Common people! There is really only one Earth, Wind & Fire! You know that! Do the right thing or get out of the business! Thank you!

Dear Smithsonian I implore you to include the creator MAURICE WHITE in the portrait of Earth, Wind and Fire. Thank you in advance GOD BLESS ERNEST

Greatest Band Ever

Do the right thing!!!

Please consider and expect earth wind fire it’s been a long time and well deserved

Please include Maurice White in the honors.

There is NO Earth Wind,and Fire without Maurice White. It is,a disrespect to the legacy of their music not to include all original members. Should mention contributions of Jessica Clever as well who was the ONLY female member. Her voice is heard on their first 2 albums.

I grew up listening to earth wind and fire

The classic albums that rewarded them this honor reflects how they got here the original 9 anything less is not acceptable