American singer-songwriter
Sister of singers Taka Boom (of The Undisputed Truth and The Glass Family) and Mark Stevens (of The Jamaica Boys).
"I Feel for You", one of her signature songs, was originally recorded by Prince on his 1979 debut album.
Her daughter Milini Khan was a member of the group, Pretty in Pink.
Went solo in 1978 and later rejoined Rufus in 1983. During the brief reunion, they recorded the album "Rufus and Chaka Khan Live! Stompin at the Savoy" which included the top ten hit "Aint Nobody".
Was 18 years old when she joined Rufus , the band that made her famous.
Her song "Never Miss the Water" was featured in episode #3.15 ("The One Where Ross and Rachel Take a Break") of "Friends" .
Became a grandmother in 1992 at age 39, when daughter Millini then 18, gave birth to granddaughter, Raeven.
She has performed with the SAS (Spike Edneys All Stars) Band.
Chaka means "fire" in many African languages!
Ranked #17 on VH1s 100 Greatest Women of Rock N Roll
Mother of Milini Khan and Damien Holland.
Daughter of Charles Stevens and Sandra Coleman.
Sister of Kathleen Burrell and Tammy McCrary (who is her manager).
She was awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Recording at 6623 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California on May 19, 2011.
Duetted with Robert Palmer when he was recording future hit "Addicted to Love". Even though Palmer was thrilled with the collaborative end product, Khans vocals had to be erased from the master tape due to the fact that she had two other singles on release at the same time. When "Addicted to Love" topped the American charts in May 1986, it did so without Khans vocals, though she did receive a vocal arrangement credit for her efforts.
She acquired the name Chaka Khan when she joined the Black Panther Party.
Her famous recording "Aint Nobody" was adopted by Welsh football fans during their teams historic run to the semi-finals of Euro 2016. They changed the lyrics to "Aint nobody like Joe Ledley ".
Friends with the late Natalie Cole.
But really, we also need to learn how to love one another as women. How to appreciate and respect each other.
