Frankie Knuckles

Frankie Knuckles, also known as the Godfather of House Music, played a crucial role in developing and popularizing the genre.

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Profession :

DJ

Birthday :

January 18, 1955

Death Date:

March 31, 2014

Age :

59

Frankie Knuckles, often referred to as the “Godfather of House Music,” was a prominent American DJ, music producer, and remix artist who significantly contributed to the growth and recognition of electronic dance music during the 1980s and 1990s, particularly in Chicago. Some of his most renowned works include “The Whistle Song,” “Your Love,” “Tears,” “Baby Wants to Ride,” “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough,” and “One Nation Under a Groove.” In 1998, Knuckles received a Grammy Award for Remixer of the Year and was later inducted into the Dance Music Hall of Fame in 2005. He also served as a musical director for various artists such as Michael Jackson, Diana Ross, Chaka Khan, and Whitney Houston. Although Frankie Knuckles passed away on March 31, 2014, his pioneering legacy in house music continues to shape the genre.