Rufus
- Type: Band/Group
- Country: United States
- Born: Chicago, Illinois, United States
- Active: 1970-1983
Biography
Rufus were a Chicago funk band formed in 1970, best known as the launchpad for singer Chaka Khan, who joined in 1972. With keyboardist Kevin Murphy, guitarist Tony Maiden, bassist Bobby Watson and drummer Andre Fischer, the band recorded for #ABC# and #MCA#, earning gold albums with 'Rags to Rufus', 'Rufusized' and 'Ask Rufus'. Rufus disbanded in 1983 as Khan's solo career took over.
Genres
Rufus Discography
- Rags to Rufus (1974) - Album - rated 3.79/5
Members
- Kevin Murphy - keyboards (1970-1983)
- Al Ciner - guitar (1970-1974)
- Chaka Khan - vocals (1972-1983)
- Andre Fischer - drums (1972-1977)
- Ron Stockert - keyboards, vocals (1972-1974)
- Dennis Belfield - bass (1972-1974)
- Tony Maiden - guitar, vocals (1974-1983)
- Bobby Watson - bass (1974-1983)
- Nate Morgan - keyboards (1974-1977)
- Richard "Moon" Calhoun - drums (1977-1979)
- Dave "Hawk" Wolinski - keyboards, vocals (1977-1983)
- John "JR" Robinson - drums (1979-1983)