Maurice White
publication date: Sunday, September 21, 2025 (part of September 2025)
category: Music
clue: A walking contradiction, he was White but one of the biggest Black musical stars of the 1970s, and his biggest hit about September 21 was actually released on November 18.
explanation: White was the leader and primary songwriter of Earth, Wind & Fire, whose hit "September" was released on November 18, 1978. more…
intended difficulty: easy
solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, Richard Slominsky, and Erik Bates
Similar Goos

Gucci Mane
His bestselling 2017 autobiography was written while this Trap(eze) Artist was spending approximately 7000 hours in prison. Go »
Nikki Yanofsky
She believed that her native Canada would do well in the Olympics even though she was not old enough to compete in most of the categories. Go »
Action Bronson
Eschewing the "Dr." and "Mr." that are in two of his album titles, he chose a stage name that combines the genre and star of Death Wish. Go »
LL Cool J
This performer does coke and listens to his momma. Go »
Kurt Cobain
This lithium-loving pisces has a permanent headache. Go »