Powered by Khan -- who was eventually billed in addition to the group -- and an unerring sense of groove, Rufus scored an impressive string of hit singles on both the pop and R&B charts, which lasted through the '70s and up to Khan's official departure in 1983.
When did Chaka Khan Join Rufus?
When Khan was eleven, she and her older sister Yvonne formed their first band. While making the rounds at local Chicago music venues in 1972, 19-year-old Khan was discovered by members of the rhythm and blues band Rufus. The following year Rufus signed a recording contract with ABC Records.2 Apr 2014
Who started the group Rufus?
The Origins of Rufus The group evolved into Rufus after scoring a top ten hit, “Bend Me, Shape Me.” Members Gary Loizzo, Al Ciner, Charles Colbert, and Lee Graziano teamed up with new musicians Kevin Murphy, Paulette McWilliams, James Stela, and Vern Pilder to form the band Smoke.
Who was the lead singer of Rufus?
Chaka Khan
When did Chaka Khan come out?
1978
What is Chaka Khan's number one hit?
I'm Every Woman
What is Chaka Khan most famous for?
Born on , in Great Lakes, Illinois, singer Chaka Khan achieved great success as part of the soul-funk band Rufus, delivering hits like "Tell Me Something Good," "Sweet Thing" and "Hollywood." She embarked on a solo career in the late '70s and made waves on the charts again with tunes like "I'm Every Woman 2 Apr 2014