If true, its a major blow; Knuckles is one of the most important figures in modern music. Knuckles was born in the Bronx in 1955, and became a disco DJ in the early 1970s, spinning with childhood friend and garage pioneer Larry Levan at the Continental Baths. In 1977, the Warehouse nightclub opened in Chicago, and Knuckles moved to the city to become its premier DJ. As legend has it, the music Knuckles would spin at The Warehouse became extremely popular among his regular clubgoers, who would then go to record stores to request house music—music spun at The Warehouse. What Knuckles would spin evolved into its own genre, as producers used drum machines to produce less expensive version of popular dance styles. Knuckles would also begin to do his own edits, remaking disco tracks to make them work better for his dance floor. The Warehouse became the crucible of a genre that would conquer the world and can still be heard on radio stations to this day. In 1983, Knuckles moved from The Warehouse to his own club, the Power Plant. Knuckles also became a producer, recording iconic versions of Jamie Principles Your Love, Baby Wants To Ride, and Cold World. Other singles included 1991s elegaic teardrop anthem The Whistle Song: Knuckles was, however, primarily known for his skills as a DJ. He had tour dates coming up in April, and had just DJd at the UKs Ministry of Sound club on Saturday evening. In 2004, the City of Chicago renamed a stretch of Jefferson Street near the site of the old Warehouse The Godfather of House Music Frankie Knuckles Way. Caption: Much respect....... Frankie knuckles.... SALUTE!!!!!! REST IN PARADISE
Posted on: Tue, 01 Apr 2014 05:46:12 +0000
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