While touring with his band in 1978, John’s career got a boost. In the club where they were performing, Rufus and Chaka Khan came to watch the show. Rufus was so impressed with the band that he even sat in with John for part of the show. That night Rufus invited him to join his band and a few weeks later, he was working with the Rufus band and completed with them the world tour they had started earlier on. After this, John was on a roller-coaster of fame and success. The same year, he was introduced to Quincy Jones ‘Q’, and was also chosen for recording of Michael Jackson’s album “Off The Wall”. After the release of this album, John became an overnight celebrity and won instant fame.