Shining Star
Tribute to Earth Wind & Fire

Shining Star came together in 2007 for an Earth, Wind, and Fire tribute. Larry Miller (drums), from Philadelphia, Pa. has been in numerous soul and R&B bands that have toured and traveled throughout different parts of North America. With the previous experience of being in similar bands , he brought together several touring and studio musicians to complete Shining Star.

With a gospel singing background and a Phillip Bailey falsetto, Detroit based Mike Whitehead was discovered and quickly became part of the Shining Star family.

Speaking of family, Levi Johnson, the second vocalist, is Mike’s father. A fan and entertainer from the era of Earth, Wind & Fire, Levi has a soulful Maurice White style.

Our third, but first to join, vocalist Anthony Dupree, from Port Huron, Michigan, has a more distinct style with a rock background.

On rhythm and lead guitar, as well as backing falsetto, John Drew, of Windsor, Ontario, has been playing with Miller for the last eight years.

Detroit session ace Butch Ford, previously from one of Miller’s superstar bands, is on lead, rhythm, and synth guitar.

Another familiar member is the touring bass player Freddy Williams who has also played with Miller over the years as well as The Contours.

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