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In 1973, Rufus released their first album. While Khan handled lead vocals on seven of the tracks, then-member Ron Stockert also led on a number of tracks.
Nachdem sich die Rockband The American Breed Ende der 1960er Jahre aufgelöst hatte, gründeten ehemalige Mitglieder im Jahr 1970 in Chicago, Illinois, zunächst die Soul - und Funkband Ask Rufus. Als 1974 der Sänger Ron Stockert die Band verließ, nannte diese sich nur noch Rufus.
Rufus is the debut album by American R&B and funk band Rufus, released on the ABC Records label in 1973 fronted by singers Chaka Khan and Ron Stockert. The album is notable for an upbeat rock/soul sound that would be replaced by a more heavy direction into funk and jazzy-styled recordings.
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Origins
In 1968, the American Breed (Gary Loizzo, guitar/vocals; Al Ciner, guitar; Charles "Chuck" Colbert, bass; and Lee Graziano, drums) had a top ten hit with the classic-rock single "Bend Me, Shape Me". After their success, Colbert and Graziano (without Loizzo, who pursued a successful production career) created a new group adding later-day American Breed members Kevin Murphy (keyboards) and Paulette McWilliams (vocals) as well as James Stella (vocals), and Vern Pilder (guitar) from the bar band...
Early career
Bob Monaco was part of a booking company known as Ashley Famous with Jim Golden. They booked Ask Rufus, with Paulette McWilliams and also the Rotary Connection with Minnie Riperton. Monaco was responsible for helping get Ask Rufus their deal on ABC Dunhill. Monaco returned to Los Angeles, convinced the label to give him a demo budget and then quickly returned to Chicago where the group recorded eleven songs in two days at Marty Feldman's Paragon Studios. After they took the demo tapes to ABC...
Success, stardom and tension
Rags to Rufus was released in 1974 and two of its singles—the Stevie Wonder-penned "Tell Me Something Good" and the Parker-Khan composition, "You Got the Love"—became smash hits and Rags to Rufus went Platinum. They landed opening spots for the tours of several top stars including Stevie Wonder, Cheech and Chong, and the Hues Corporation. "Tell Me Something Good" also gave Rufus their first Grammy Award. In addition it sold over one million copies and was awarded a Gold disc by the RIAAon Aug...
Final Lineup
1. Kevin Murphy – keyboards (1970–1983) 2. Chaka Khan – vocals (1972–1983) 3. Tony Maiden – guitar, vocals (1974–1983) 4. Bobby Watson – bass (1974–1983) 5. Dave "Hawk" Wolinski – keyboards, vocals (1977–1983) 6. John "JR" Robinson – drums (1979–1983) 7. Ivan Neville – vocals (1983)[a]
Former members
1. Lee Graziano – drums (1970–1972) 2. Chuck Colbert Jr. – bass (1970) 3. Al Ciner – guitar (1970–1974) 4. Paulette McWilliams – vocals (1970–1972) 5. James Stella – vocals (1970–1972) 6. Willie Weeks – bass (1970–1972) 7. Andre Fischer – drums (1972–1977) 8. Ron Stockert – keyboards, vocals (1972–1974) 9. Dennis Belfield – bass (1972–1974) 10. Nate Morgan – keyboards (1974–1977, died 2013) 11. Richard "Moon" Calhoun – drums (1977–1979) Timeline
Compilation albums
1. The Very Best of Rufus with Chaka Khan (1982, MCA) 2. Chaka Khan and Rufus - Maybe Your Baby(2008, Cugate Ltd.)
Grammy Awards
Rufus has won two Grammy Awards, from three Grammy nominations.
Rufus covered songs including Quincy Jones' "Body Heat". "Ain't Nobody" was covered by many artists including Kelly Price, Faith Evans, Diana King, and George Michael. 1983's "You're Really Out of Line" was recorded by Belgian band Awakenin 2001.
16. Jan. 2018 · By 1972, Ciner and Murphy were joined by keyboardist/vocalist Ron Stockert, bassist Dennis Belfield, and drummer Andre Fischer. Stockert hailed from Chicago soul-rockers The Bushes, playing on their 1969 singular album Assorted Shrubbery.
Stockert, Ron. He is a keyboardist, singer-songwriter and arranger who started in the music business in Decatur, Illinois in the 1960s when he and Steve Hunter were the main performers in the group The Light Brigade.
Among the outstanding musicians that have contributed to the band’s history are Ron Stockert, Dennis Belfield, Al Ciner and Andre’ Fischer from the early years to Bobby Watson, Nate Morgan, Richard “Moon” Calhoun, John “JR” Robinson and David “Hawk” Wolinski.
