Entertainment Music Chaka Khan's Glamorous Throwback Photos 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 By Kate Hogan Kate Hogan Kate Hogan is Director of Digital Specials and Features at PEOPLE, as well as the editor of Stories to Make You Smile. She has been working at PEOPLE since 2008. People Editorial Guidelines Published on March 23, 2023 05:32PM EDT Close 01 of 10 Chaka Khan in 1976 Gijsbert Hanekroot/Redferns Chaka Khan performs on stage in Amstelveen, Netherlands. 02 of 10 Chaka Khan in 1985 AP A 10-time Grammy winner, Khan holds up her award at the 27th ceremony in L.A. 03 of 10 Chaka Khan in 1986 Gie Knaeps/Getty Khan takes center stage at the Diamond Awards Festival in Antwerp, Belgium. 04 of 10 Chaka Khan in 2016 Adam Bettcher/Getty Legends only! Khan hangs with Stevie Wonder at the Official Prince Tribute: A Celebration of Life and Music in Minnesota. 05 of 10 Chaka Khan in 1970 Michael Ochs Archives/Getty A young Khan smiles in a snap celebrating the Grammys. 06 of 10 Chaka Khan in the 1980s Nicky J. Sims/Redferns Khan serves '80s style realness at a performance in the U.K. 07 of 10 Chaka Khan in 2016 Dennis Van Tine/ABACAPRESS.COM The singer shines at the VH1 Divas Holiday: Unsilent Night in Brooklyn. 08 of 10 Chaka Khan in 1984 Walter McBride/Corbis via Getty Khan works the camera during a promo shoot in N.Y.C. 09 of 10 Chaka Khan in 1975 Michael Putland/Getty Khan commands the stage with Rufus during the Midsummer Music festival in London. 10 of 10 Chaka Khan in 1990 Michael Putland/Getty Happy Birthday to an icon!