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Rufus

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

Credit: Jim Shea

Rufus - Artist Details

Active

1970s - 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 Lee Graziano Nate Morgan Paulette McWilliams Romeo Johnson David "Hawk" Wolinski Ron Stockert

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