Chaka Khan's Glamorous Throwback Photos

Kate Hogan

March 23, 2023 at 5:32 p.m.·1 min read

The Queen of Funk has always had extra flair. Celebrate the singer's milestone birthday with a look back at her photos through the years

Chaka Khan in 1976

Chaka Khan performs on stage in Amstelveen, Netherlands.

Chaka Khan in 1985

A 10-time Grammy winner, Khan holds up her award at the 27th ceremony in L.A.

Chaka Khan in 1986

Khan takes center stage at the Diamond Awards Festival in Antwerp, Belgium.

Chaka Khan in 2016

Legends only! Khan hangs with Stevie Wonder at the Official Prince Tribute: A Celebration of Life and Music in Minnesota.

Chaka Khan in 1970

A young Khan smiles in a snap celebrating the Grammys.

Chaka Khan in the 1980s

Khan serves '80s style realness at a performance in the U.K.

Chaka Khan in 2016

The singer shines at the VH1 Divas Holiday: Unsilent Night in Brooklyn.

Chaka Khan in 1984

Khan works the camera during a promo shoot in N.Y.C.

Chaka Khan in 1975

Khan commands the stage with Rufus during the Midsummer Music festival in London.

Chaka Khan in 1990

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Chaka Khan in 1976

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Chaka Khan in 1986

Chaka Khan in 2016

Chaka Khan in 1970

Chaka Khan in the 1980s

Chaka Khan in 2016

Chaka Khan in 1984

Chaka Khan in 1975

Chaka Khan in 1990

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