Was earth wind and fire a part of mowtown?

Earth, Wind & Fire was not a part of Motown; they were associated with Columbia Records and later with Warner Bros. The band, founded in 1969 by Maurice White, blended elements of R&B, soul, jazz, and funk, creating a distinctive sound. While they were contemporaries of many Motown acts and influenced by the Motown sound, they operated independently within the music industry.