Funk band Rufus - formed in Chicago, Illinois in 1970 – is best known for the
hit single “Tell Me Something Good” and for launching the career of vocalist
Chaka Khan. The group was formed by former members of The American Breed, who
had scored a hit in 1968 with the song “Bend Me, Shape Me.” Original American
Breed members Chuck Colbert (bass) and Lee Graziano (drums) formed the band
Smoke in 1969 with later bandmates Kevin Murphy (keyboards) and Paulette
McWilliams (vocals) alongside James Stella (vocals) and Vern Pilder (guitar). In
1970, they changed their name to Ask Rufus. A...