Chaka Khan Proves Eternal Staying Power At Indy State Fair

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Chaka Khan is a legend through and through.

The 69-year-old first broke big in the 1970s as part of Rufus featuring Chaka Khan and at the Indiana State Fair, she not only showed her staying power over three decades of hits from “I’m Every Woman” to “Tell Me Something Good” and a laundry list of other classics.

“God only knows, and I’m only thankful to God that people still are,” she told the Indiana Gazette about the enduring love she has from fans. “I’m thankful that I can still do this and that people still love me and listen to me. Only by the grace of God could I be here today. I’ve had a tough life, but I’ve made it through – to this point. And I so love my people, the audiences that love me. I’m doing it for love of you, and this is the truth.”

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1. Chaka Khan & WTLC – Indiana State Fair

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Chaka Khan & WTLC on stage and with fans at the Indiana State Fair chaka khan,indiana state fair

2. Chaka Khan & WTLC – Indiana State Fair

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Chaka Khan & WTLC on stage and with fans at the Indiana State Fair chaka khan,indiana state fair

3. Chaka Khan & WTLC – Indiana State Fair

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Chaka Khan & WTLC on stage and with fans at the Indiana State Fair chaka khan,indiana state fair

4. Chaka Khan & WTLC – Indiana State Fair

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Chaka Khan & WTLC on stage and with fans at the Indiana State Fair chaka khan,indiana state fair

5. Chaka Khan & WTLC – Indiana State Fair

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Chaka Khan & WTLC on stage and with fans at the Indiana State Fair chaka khan,indiana state fair

6. Chaka Khan & WTLC – Indiana State Fair

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Chaka Khan & WTLC on stage and with fans at the Indiana State Fair chaka khan,indiana state fair

7. Chaka Khan & WTLC – Indiana State Fair

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Chaka Khan & WTLC on stage and with fans at the Indiana State Fair chaka khan,indiana state fair

8. Chaka Khan & WTLC – Indiana State Fair

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Chaka Khan & WTLC on stage and with fans at the Indiana State Fair chaka khan,indiana state fair

9. Chaka Khan & WTLC – Indiana State Fair

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Chaka Khan & WTLC on stage and with fans at the Indiana State Fair chaka khan,indiana state fair

10. Chaka Khan & WTLC – Indiana State Fair

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Chaka Khan & WTLC on stage and with fans at the Indiana State Fair chaka khan,indiana state fair

11. Chaka Khan & WTLC – Indiana State Fair

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Chaka Khan & WTLC on stage and with fans at the Indiana State Fair chaka khan,indiana state fair

12. Chaka Khan & WTLC – Indiana State Fair

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Chaka Khan & WTLC on stage and with fans at the Indiana State Fair chaka khan,indiana state fair

13. Chaka Khan & WTLC – Indiana State Fair

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Chaka Khan & WTLC on stage and with fans at the Indiana State Fair chaka khan,indiana state fair

14. Chaka Khan & WTLC – Indiana State Fair

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Chaka Khan & WTLC on stage and with fans at the Indiana State Fair chaka khan,indiana state fair

15. Chaka Khan & WTLC – Indiana State Fair

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Chaka Khan & WTLC on stage and with fans at the Indiana State Fair chaka khan,indiana state fair

16. Chaka Khan & WTLC – Indiana State Fair

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Chaka Khan & WTLC on stage and with fans at the Indiana State Fair chaka khan,indiana state fair

17. Chaka Khan & WTLC – Indiana State Fair

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Chaka Khan & WTLC on stage and with fans at the Indiana State Fair chaka khan,indiana state fair

18. Chaka Khan & WTLC – Indiana State Fair

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Chaka Khan & WTLC on stage and with fans at the Indiana State Fair chaka khan,indiana state fair

19. Chaka Khan & WTLC – Indiana State Fair

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Chaka Khan & WTLC on stage and with fans at the Indiana State Fair chaka khan,indiana state fair

20. Chaka Khan & WTLC – Indiana State Fair

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Chaka Khan & WTLC on stage and with fans at the Indiana State Fair chaka khan,indiana state fair

21. Chaka Khan & WTLC – Indiana State Fair

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Chaka Khan & WTLC on stage and with fans at the Indiana State Fair chaka khan,indiana state fair

22. Chaka Khan & WTLC – Indiana State Fair

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Chaka Khan & WTLC on stage and with fans at the Indiana State Fair chaka khan,indiana state fair

23. Chaka Khan & WTLC – Indiana State Fair

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Chaka Khan & WTLC on stage and with fans at the Indiana State Fair chaka khan,indiana state fair

24. Chaka Khan & WTLC – Indiana State Fair

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Chaka Khan & WTLC on stage and with fans at the Indiana State Fair chaka khan,indiana state fair

25. Chaka Khan & WTLC – Indiana State Fair

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Chaka Khan & WTLC on stage and with fans at the Indiana State Fair chaka khan,indiana state fair