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| Formed: 1970 in Chicago, IL | Avg.User Rating: 383 Ratings |
| Disbanded: 1983 |
| Genre: R&B |
| Styles: Funk, Quiet Storm, Soul |
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| Group Members: Chaka Khan, André Fischer, Tony Maiden, Kevin Murphy, Ron Stockert, David Wolinski "H..., Bobby Watson
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| Biography: One of the most commercially successful funk groups of the '70s, the multi-racial Rufus are today best remembered for launching the career of soul diva Chaka Khan, whose fiery lead vocals were easily the band's focal point. Powered by Khan -- who was eventually billed in addition to the group -- and ...Read full biography |
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Released: 1979 Label: Geffen Critics' Rating:  As Khan released her first solo album, I'm Every Woman, the band released 1978's Numbers, sans Khan, and it went absolutely nowhere. Masterjam finds them back together, renamed Rufus and Chaka, with Quincy ...Read full reviewReleased: 1977 Label: Geffen Critics' Rating: Rufus was one of the most respected groups in the '70s and '80s. Although lead singer Chaka Khan's charismatic vocals were their drawing card, few outfits boasted the skill as Rufus as a band. Songs like ...Read full review
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