Music legends Gladys Knight, Lionel Richie, and Chaka Khan were among the artists wowing fans at the Fool in Love Festival on Saturday.

At 80 years old, Knight dazzled in a sparkling royal blue suit as she took the stage with her band, the Pips, delivering timeless classics at Hollywood Park. 

Richie, the 75-year-old American Idol judge, electrified the audience in a sleek white leather jacket.

Chaka, 71, captivated the crowd in a stunning black lace top paired with matching leather pants.

The festival was a grand celebration of six decades of soul, R&B, and funk, featuring additional performances by Santana, Al Green, Nile Rodgers & Chic, The Isley Brothers and more.

In 2022, Gladys joined the Kennedy Center Honors at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C.

The seven time Grammy award-winning artist was among those honored for their artistic contributions at the annual showcase.

The music icon is known for her classic hits, including Midnight Train To Georgia, Help Me Make It Through The Night, James Bond theme Licence To Kill, The Way We Were, and You’re The Best Thing That Ever Happened To Me. 

Gladys, often called the ‘Empress of Soul,’ began her career with The Pips in the 1950s, achieving early success with the hit Every Beat of My Heart. 

In 1973, she and The Pips won a Grammy for Midnight Train to Georgia, which became their signature song. 

Knight transitioned to a solo career in the 1980s, earning another Grammy for her 1985 single That’s What Friends Are For. 

She was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1996, recognizing her enduring influence on soul and R&B music.

Richie rose to fame in the late 1970s as a member of the Commodores, with hits like Easy and Three Times a Lady.

He launched a successful solo career in the 1980s, producing chart-topping singles such as All Night Long and Hello. 

Richie won an Academy Award for Best Original Song for Say You, Say Me from the 1985 film White Nights.

In 2017, he joined American Idol as a judge, continuing his influence on the music industry. 

Chaka, known as the Queen of Funk, first gained fame as the lead singer of Rufus in the 1970s with hits like Tell Me Something Good and Ain’t Nobody.

She launched her solo career in 1978 with the release of her signature song I’m Every Woman, which became a major hit. 

Khan has won 10 Grammy Awards across various genres, including R&B, funk, and jazz. 

Her influence spans decades, and she was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2023 as part of Rufus.

Santana, led by guitarist Carlos Santana, gained international fame in the late 1960s with their fusion of rock, Latin music, and jazz, notably with the hit Black Magic Woman.

Their 1999 album Supernatural, featuring the smash single Smooth, won nine Grammy Awards, including Album of the Year. 

Santana has sold over 100 million records worldwide and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1998. 

Al Green became a soul music icon in the early 1970s with hits like Let’s Stay Together and Tired of Being Alone. 

His unique voice and emotional delivery earned him a series of gold records and a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2002. 

Green was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1995, cementing his legacy as one of the greatest soul singers.

Nile Rodgers co-founded Chic in 1976, achieving instant success with disco anthems like Le Freak and Good Times. 

As a producer and songwriter, Rodgers has worked with major artists like David Bowie, Madonna, and Daft Punk, contributing to numerous hits. 

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Otis Williams, founding member of The Temptations, performs onstage

Chic, with Rodgers at the helm, remains a major influence in music, especially in the realms of disco and dance.

The Isley Brothers: The Isley Brothers began their career in the 1950s, evolving from gospel and doo-wop into R&B and funk with hits like Shout and It’s Your Thing. 

In the 1970s, they embraced a more soulful, rock-infused sound, producing classics like That Lady and Between the Sheets. 

With a career spanning over six decades, the Isley Brothers were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1992, recognized for their versatility and longevity in music.

C/D: Mail Online

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