Rufus | |
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Also known as | Smoke Ask Rufus Rufus featuring Chaka Khan Rufus & Chaka Khan Rufus & Chaka Rufus with Chaka Khan |
Origin | Chicago, Illinois, United States |
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Years active | 1970–1983, 2008–present |
Labels | Epic, ABC, MCA, Warner Bros. |
Past members | See list of members |
Rufus is an American funk band from Chicago best known for launching the career of lead singer Chaka Khan.[1] They had several hits during their career, including "Tell Me Something Good", "Sweet Thing", "Do You Love What You Feel", and "Ain't Nobody". Rufus and Chaka Khan were one of the most popular and influential funk bands of the 1970s; they had four consecutive number-one R&B albums, ten top 40 pop hits, and five number-one R&B singles among other accolades.[citation needed]