Rufus (band)
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Rufus was a 1970s funk music band, best known for launching the career of their lead singer Chaka Khan. They had several hits throughout their career, including "Tell Me Something Good" (penned by Stevie Wonder), "Ain't Nobody", and "Sweet Thing".
[edit] Personnel
Formed in 1970 in Chicago, Illinois, Rufus included:
- Chaka Khan — vocals
- Andre Fischer — drums
- John "JR" Robinson — drums (from 1978)
- Tony Maiden — guitar
- Kevin Murphy — keyboards
- Ron Stockert
- David Wolinski "Hawk" — keyboards
- Bobby Watson — bass
[edit] Discography
- Rufus (1973, ABC Records)
- Rags to Rufus (1974, ABC Records)
- Rufusized (1974, ABC Records)
- Rufus featuring Chaka Khan (1975, ABC Records)
- Ask Rufus (1977, ABC Records)
- Street Player (1978, ABC Records)
- Numbers (1979, ABC Records)+
- Masterjam (1979, MCA Records)
- Party 'Til You're Broke (1980, MCA Records)+
- Camouflage (1981, MCA Records)
- Seal In Red (1983, Warner Bros. Records)+
- Live: Stompin' at the Savoy (1983, Warner Bros. Records)
- +=albums recorded without Chaka Khan
[edit] Covers
Rufus covered songs, including Quincy Jones' "Body Heat", and has been covered : "You're Really Out Of Line" (from their 1983 album Seal In Red) by Belgian-Asian band Awaken on their 2001 album Party In Lyceum's Toilets. "Ain't Nobody" would be covered by many artists, including Kelly Price, Faith Evans, and George Michael, who offered his rendition on the Cover to Cover tour.
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