Gladys Knight, 80, Lionel Richie, 75, and Chaka Khan, 71, dazzle audiences at the Fool in Love Festival
Music legends Gladys Knight, Lionel Richie and Chaka Khan were among the artists who wowed fans at the Fool in Love Festival on Saturday.
At age 80, Knight flashed a sparkling royal blue suit as she took the stage with her band, the Pips, to perform timeless classics at Hollywood Park.
Richie, the 75-year-old American Idol judge, charmed the audience in a sleek white leather jacket.
Chaka, 71, mesmerised the crowd in a stunning black lace top paired with matching leather trousers.
The festival was a massive celebration of six decades of soul, R&B and funk, with additional performances from Santana, Al Green, Nile Rodgers & Chic, The Isley Brothers and more.
Gladys Knight was joined by music legends Lionel Richie and Chaka Khan for a smashing performance at the Fool in Love Festival on Saturday
Richie, the 75-year-old American Idol judge, charmed the audience in a tight white leather jacket, while Chaka mesmerized the crowd in a stunning black lace top paired with matching leather pants.
In 2022, Gladys joined the Kennedy Center Honors at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, DC
The seven-time Grammy Award-winning artist was among those honored for his 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, the James Bond theme Licence To Kill, The Way We Were and You’re The Best Thing That Ever Happened To Me.
Gladys, often referred to as the ‘Empress of Soul’, began her career with The Pips in the 1950s and achieved 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 continued solo in the 1980s and won another Grammy in 1985 for her single That’s What Friends Are For.
In 1996, she was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, in recognition of her lasting influence on soul and R&B music.
Richie rose to fame in the late 1970s as a member of the Commodores with hits such as Easy and Three Times a Lady.
In the 1980s he started a successful solo career and produced hit 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.
Gladys, often referred to as the ‘Empress of Soul’, began her career with The Pips in the 1950s and achieved 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 went solo in the 1980s and won another Grammy in 1985 for her single That’s What Friends Are For
Richie rose to fame in the late 1970s as a member of the Commodores, with hits including Easy and Three Times a Lady
In the 1980s he began a successful solo career, producing hit singles such as All Night Long and Hello.
In 2017, he became a judge on American Idol, continuing his influence on the music industry.
Chaka, known as the Queen of Funk, first rose to fame as the lead singer of Rufus in the 1970s with hits such as Tell Me Something Good and Ain’t Nobody.
She began 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 in 2023 she was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as part of Rufus.
Santana, led by guitarist Carlos Santana, achieved international fame in the late 1960s with their blend of rock, Latin American music and jazz, most notably with the hit Black Magic Woman.
Their 1999 album Supernatural, which featured the hit 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 such as Let’s Stay Together and Tired of Being Alone.
Chaka, known as the Queen of Funk, first rose to fame as the lead singer of Rufus in the 1970s with hits such as Tell Me Something Good and Ain’t Nobody
She began her solo career in 1978 with the release of her signature song I’m Every Woman, which became a major hit
Singers Sadako Pointer, Ruth Pointer and Issa Pointer of The Pointer Sisters perform at the Fool in Love Festival at Hollywood Park Grounds
Singer Ruth Pointer, originally from The Pointer Sisters, performs on stage
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member Jackie Jackson of The Jackson 5 and The Jacksons performs on stage
His unique voice and emotional singing 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 reputation as one of the greatest soul singers.
Nile Rodgers co-founded Chic in 1976 and immediately achieved success with disco classics such as Le Freak and Good Times.
As a producer and songwriter, Rodgers has collaborated with major artists such as David Bowie, Madonna and Daft Punk and has contributed to numerous hits.
The 73-year-old looked incredible during his performance
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member and founder of The Temptations Otis Williams performs on stage
Chic, with Rodgers at the helm, remains an important influence in music, especially in disco and dance.
The Isley Brothers: The Isley Brothers began their career in the 1950s, evolving from gospel and doo-wop to R&B and funk with hits like Shout and It’s Your Thing.
In the 1970s they embraced a more soulful, rock-leaning sound, producing classics such as That Lady and Between the Sheets.
The Isley Brothers have had a career spanning more than six decades and were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1992. They were recognized for their versatility and long service to music.