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Francis Warren Nicholls Jr. (January 18, 1955 [1] [2] – March 31, 2014), known professionally as Frankie Knuckles, was an American DJ, record producer, and remixer. [3] He played an important role in developing and popularizing house music, a genre of music that began in Chicago during the early 1980s and subsequently spread worldwide.
Lawrence Philpot (July 20, 1954 – November 8, 1992), [3] known as Larry Levan (/ l ə ˈ v æ n / lə-VAN), was an American DJ best known for his decade-long residency at the New York City night club Paradise Garage, which has been described as the prototype of the modern dance club.
At DJ International Records, he eventually met Godfather of House Frankie Knuckles, CEO Rocky Jones, and Farley "Jackmaster" Funk of Hot Mix 5, who began integrating Dillard's vocals on weekend radio hot mixes. [8] His early connection to Frankie Knuckles led him to perform the vocals to the Night Writer's "Let the Music Use You" in 1987.
At the end of 1982, when DJ Frankie Knuckles left the Warehouse to open the Power Plant, Ron Hardy DJed at the Warehouse's new location until Robert Williams renamed it "The Music Box." [2] Producer Chip E. introduced Hardy to recording music in 1986 when the two mixed "Donnie" by The It (featuring Chip E., Larry Heard, Robert Owens, and Harri ...
With the help of remixers like Todd Terry, Frankie Knuckles, and Wyclef Jean, the collection feels a little closer to what the album should’ve sounded like the first time around, connecting the ...
Music fans both in Philadelphia and around the world have reason to mourn on Wednesday as legendary R&B artist, songwriter and producer Frankie Beverly has died.
On 12 April 2015, "Baby Wants to Ride" by Frankie Knuckles became the first number one on the Official Vinyl Singles Chart. It was a tribute to Knuckles as it was the first anniversary of his death. It was a tribute to Knuckles as it was the first anniversary of his death.
In addition to his legendary music career, Frankie Valli is a father of six. The Four Seasons frontman first became a father figure in 1957 when he married ex-wife Mary Mandel , who shared ...