Rufus was an American band from Chicago, Illinois, popular in the 1970s and early 1980s. Formed in 1970, the group became one of the most commercially successful funk bands of its time. In 1975, lead singer Chaka Khan was credited separately on the album Rufus Featuring Chaka Khan Khan, emphasizing her key role in the band. Among their most famous hits are "Tell Me Something Good" and "Ain't Nobody" Rufus made significant contributions to the funk and R&B genres, leaving a lasting mark on musical history.

• Genres: R&B, Рэп и хип-хоп, Поп
• Country: USA
• Language: English, Gaelic