Gavin Christopher
Gavin Christopher, born on May 1, 1949, in Chicago, Illinois, was an American
singer known for his contributions to soul music. He began his musical journey
at a young age, learning from influential figures such as Oscar Brown Jr., Donny
Hathaway, and Curtis Mayfield. His early career included stints with bands like
Lyfe, which featured Chaka Khan, and High Voltage, where he collaborated with
future Rufus members Bobby Watson and Tony Maiden. Christopher's breakthrough
came when he penned "Once You Get Started" for Rufus, which reached Number 10 on
the Billboard Hot 100 in 1975. ...
