Frankie Knuckles dead: Tributes pour in after 'Godfather of house' passes away, aged 59
Chicago DJ Vince Lawrence, Tim Burgess and more pay respects to the man credited with popularizing the dance genre
Frankie Knuckles, the iconic Chicago-based house DJ, has passed away aged 59.
The producer’s longtime business partner, Frederick Dunson, confirmed to theChicago Tribune that he had “died unexpectedly” on Monday afternoon (31 March) at his home, reportedly due to complications related to his diabetes.
Knuckles, who is known to many as the ‘Godfather of House Music’, boasted a collection of classic songs, including “Baby Wants to Ride” and “Your Love”.
He also mixed tracks for some of music’s most renowned acts, including Michael Jackson, Depeche Mode and Whitney Houston.
Tributes to the star have been flooding in via social media since news of his death was first announced.
They were led by Chicago DJ Vince Lawrence, who posted the following via his official Facebook page: “A legend has fallen.”
Others took to Twitter:
I am dancing to The Whistle Song and Reminiscing
http://ow.ly/vgMMJ RIP Frankie Knuckles
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