Chaka Khan became famous after joining the band Rufus. She joined the band in 1972 and became the lead vocalist. The band's first hit single, "Tell Me Something Good," was written by Stevie Wonder and won them their first Grammy Award for Best R&B Vocal Performance. Chaka Khan's powerful vocals and dynamic stage presence helped Rufus become one of the biggest acts of the 1970s and earned her the nickname "Queen of Funk." She later launched a successful solo career and has sold over 70 million records worldwide.