Did sheldon Reynolds leave earth wind and fire on his own?

Sheldon Reynolds left Earth, Wind & Fire in 1993, but the circumstances surrounding his departure were not entirely clear-cut. He had been a key member of the band since the late 1980s, but changes in the band's lineup and direction likely influenced his decision to leave. While there may have been personal reasons for his exit, it is generally understood that it was a mutual decision rather than a contentious split.