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Chicago goes big in tribute to 'godfather of house music' Frankie Knuckles | Musique Non Stop

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Tuesday, March 31, 2015

Chicago goes big in tribute to 'godfather of house music' Frankie Knuckles

A year since the house pioneer died, his adopted hometown celebrates his legacy with a series of special parties and projects


It’s been a year to the day since the godfather of house music, Frankie Knuckles, died at the age of 59, and today the city of Chicago pays tribute to his legacy.


Knuckles – one of the most sought-after remixers in club music, working with scores of stars, including Michael Jackson, Chaka Khan and Diana Ross – will be celebrated across the city as Chicago house music legends join forces to mark the occasion. “It’s been a year since the house music community lost a guiding light, and we want to celebrate Frankie’s life,” said Alan King, founder of the city’s Chosen Few DJ collective.


Related: ‘Frankie Knuckles is to house music what Chuck Berry is to rock’n’roll’


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by Tess Reidy via Electronic music | The Guardian

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