Music legends Gladys Knight, Lionel Richie and Chaka Khan were among the performers who wowed fans at the Fool in Love Festival on Saturday.
At 80, Knight dazzled in a sparkling royal blue suit as he took to the stage with his band, the Pips, performing timeless classics at Hollywood Park.
Richie, the 75-year-old American Idol judge, electrified the audience in a stylish white leather jacket.
Chaka, 71, wowed 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, with additional performances by Santana, Al Green, Nile Rodgers & Chic, The Isley Brothers and more.
Gladys Knight joined fellow music legends Lionel Richie and Chaka Khan for a spectacular performance at the Fool in Love Festival on Saturday.
Richie, the 75-year-old American Idol judge, electrified the audience in a sleek white leather jacket, while Chaka wowed 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 his 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 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 moved on to a solo career in the 1980s, winning another Grammy for his 1985 single That’s What Friends Are For.
She was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1996, 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.
He began 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.
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 moved on to a solo career in the 1980s, winning another Grammy for his 1985 single That’s What Friends Are For.
Richie rose to fame in the late 1970s as a member of the Commodores, with hits such as Easy and Three Times a Lady.
He began a successful solo career in the 1980s, producing chart-topping singles such as All Night Long and Hello.
In 2017, she joined American Idol as a judge, continuing her influence in the music industry.
Chaka, known as the Queen of Funk, first gained fame as the lead singer of Rufus in the 1970s with hits such as Tell Me Something Good and Ain’t Nobody.
She launched her solo career in 1978 with the release of her title song I’m Every Woman, which became a huge hit.
Khan has won 10 Grammy Awards across a variety of 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, most notably with the hit Black Magic Woman.
Her 1999 album Supernatural, which included the hit single Smooth, won nine Grammy Awards, including Album of the Year.
Santana has sold more than 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.
Chaka, known as the Queen of Funk, first gained fame as the lead singer of Rufus in the 1970s with hits such as 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 huge 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, original member of The Pointer Sisters, performs on stage
Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Jackie Jackson of The Jackson 5 and The Jacksons performs on stage
Her unique voice and soulful singing earned her a string 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 and achieved instant success with disco anthems such as Le Freak and Good Times.
As a producer and songwriter, Rodgers has worked with major artists such as David Bowie, Madonna and Daft Punk, contributing to numerous hit songs.
The 73-year-old actor looked incredible during his performance.
Otis Williams, founding member of The Temptations and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, performs on stage
Chic, with Rodgers at the helm, remains a major influence on music, especially in the disco and dance realms.
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 adopted a more soulful, rock-influenced sound, producing classics such as That Lady and Between the Sheets.
With a career spanning more than 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.
