Singer - songwriter - producer - drummer Born on 07.10.1962 in Sacramento, California, U.S.A. Died on 15.04.2009 Brother of guitarist Michael Brookins Also played keyboards, lead guitar, bass guitar and several horns. Toured with Earth, Wind & Fire (as musical director), Philip Bailey, George Duke, and was a session musician for many artists, including Stanley Clarke, Nancy Wilson and Whispers.