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Rufus

photo credit: Jim Shea

Active

1960s - 1980s

Formed

1970 in Chicago, IL

Disbanded

1983

Genre

R&B

Styles

Funk Quiet Storm Soul

Group Members

Chaka Khan Kevin Murphy André Fischer Bobby Watson Tony Maiden Al Ciner Hawk Wolinski Lee Graziano Nate Morgan Paulette McWilliams Romeo Johnson David "Hawk" Wolinski Ron Stockert

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Rufus

Biography by Steve Huey

The 1970s Chicago funk band that gave rise to the career of Chaka Khan.
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Album Highlights

Rufus & Chaka Khan

Rufus Featuring Chaka K …
Rufus / Rufus & Cha …

Ask Rufus
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Masterjam
Rufus / Rufus & Cha …

Rufusized
Rufus

Seal in Red
Rufus / Rufus & Cha …

The Very Best of Rufus …

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