Hawk Wolinski

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David J. "Hawk" Wolinski is an American keyboardist, songwriter and record producer probably best known for his work with the funk band Rufus and their lead singer Chaka Khan.

Wolinski grew up in Chicago, Illinois, and in the late 1960s was a member of the bands Shadows of Knight and Bangor Flying Circus. When the latter band broke up he helped form the band Madura, which was produced by fellow Chicagoan James William Guercio. Guercio used Madura in his 1973 film Electra Glide in Blue; Wolinksi also had a small acting role.

In the late 1970s Wolinski joined Rufus as a keyboardist and songwriter. He co-wrote their songs "Hollywood," "Street Player" (later covered by Chicago), and "Everlasting Love" (not to be confused with the Robert Knight hit with the same title). He also wrote lead singer Chaka Khan's 1983 hit single "Ain't Nobody," which reached #1 on the US R&B chart.

Wolinski has worked with numerous other artists as musician, songwriter or producer, including The Bee Gees, Glenn Frey, Michael Jackson, Danny Seraphine, Beverley Knight, Stephanie Mills, and Minnie Riperton.