The “Godfather of House Music” Frankie Knuckles has passed away unexpectedly at the age of 59. Knuckles was born in the Bronx and first began DJing in New York. Knuckles later moved to Chicago in the 1970’s to become the premiere DJ at The Warehouse, the nightclub that would birth “housemusic.” Knuckles then opened up […]
Where: (click below to visit venue on Foursquare) The Warehouse206 South Jefferson Street, Chicago, IL 60661 When: March, 1977 What: When the Warehouse club opened in Chicago, New York DJ Frankie Knuckles, known for his soul, disco and R&B mixes, was invited to play on a regular basis, planting the seeds for what would eventually […]
