9 Things You Need To Know About Chaka Khan

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Chaka Khan was born on 23 March, 1953, in Illinois, U.S. Her real name is Yvette Marie Stevens.

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In 1970, She started her music career as the lead vocalist of the funk band Rufus.  Her career has spanned more than 5 decades.

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Due to her distinct style & contribution to funk music, Chaka Khan also earned the title of "Queen of Funk."

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In December 2016, Chaka Khan was ranked by Billboard magazine as the 65th most successful dance club artist of all time.

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She released her solo debut album, "Chaka," in October 1978 under the Warner Bros. Record label.

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Chaka Khan made her film debut in 1980 with the musical drama film "The Blues Brothers," directed by John Landis.

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In December 2004, Berklee College of Music honoured Chaka Khan with an honorary doctorate of music.

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So far in her career, Chaka Khan has won 10 Grammy Awards. In which she won 2 Grammy Awards as a member of Rufus.

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So far in her solo career, Chaka Khan has released 13 studio albums, 7 compilation albums, & 46 singles.

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