Chicago house music artists/producer, Frankie Knuckles, passed away yesterday (03.31.14) due to cause related to diabetes.
Frankie Knuckles career brought him to be known as the Godfather of Chicago House music, the electronic dance wave that flourished out of Chicago in the 1980's. Knuckles is an east coast native born in the Bronx, who moved to Chicago in the 70's during the dying days of disco. Knuckles made his name by combining Soul and R&B tracks with rhythm friendly drum loops.
Knuckles was not only a heavy hitting house DJ but he made major strides in popularizing Chicago house music through his influence on DJs from the 80's until today. (I mean everyone from Daft Punk to QuestLove show mad respect for Frankie Knuckles)
Even though it is a sad time at least Frankie's legacy will always be one that keeps us dancing.
Listen to a quick mix of Frankie Knuckles music below:
