Rufus

One of the most commercially successful funk groups of the '70s, the multi-racial Rufus are best remembered for launching the career of soul diva Chaka Khan, whose fiery lead vocals were the band's focal point. Rufus grew out of the Chicago band the American Breed. Powered by Khan and an unerring sense of groove, they scored hit singles on pop and R&B charts through the '70s until Khan's official departure in 1983. Their final number one R&B hit, "Ain't Nobody," won a Grammy, ending their career...Read more