Frankie Knuckles
Real Name:
Francis Nicholls
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American DJ, record producer and remixer, born 18 January 1955 in South Bronx, New York City, New York, USA, died 31 March 2014 in Chicago, Illinois, USA.
Knuckles was the DJ at the Warehouse nightclub in Chicago from 1977 to 1982. It is widely accepted that his style of DJing and his selection and the appeal of the Warehouse gave house music its name, although in the beginning, the word 'house' was used only in Chicago to denote something which was cool, hip, fresh or bad. Knuckles had been long time friends with Larry Levan, they had had their musical upbringing together from going to clubs like Loft and the Gallery.
Due to his importance in the development of house, Knuckles was often known as "The Godfather of House Music", and as such the city of Chicago named a stretch of street and a day after Knuckles in 2004. His accomplishments earned him a Grammy Award in 1997. As well, Knuckles was inducted into the Dance Music Hall of Fame for his achievements in 2005.
Knuckles was the DJ at the Warehouse nightclub in Chicago from 1977 to 1982. It is widely accepted that his style of DJing and his selection and the appeal of the Warehouse gave house music its name, although in the beginning, the word 'house' was used only in Chicago to denote something which was cool, hip, fresh or bad. Knuckles had been long time friends with Larry Levan, they had had their musical upbringing together from going to clubs like Loft and the Gallery.
Due to his importance in the development of house, Knuckles was often known as "The Godfather of House Music", and as such the city of Chicago named a stretch of street and a day after Knuckles in 2004. His accomplishments earned him a Grammy Award in 1997. As well, Knuckles was inducted into the Dance Music Hall of Fame for his achievements in 2005.
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4-91618 |
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Frankie Knuckles | Beyond The Mix (Album) | Virgin, Virgin | 4-91618 | US | 1991 | Sell This Version | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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CDVUS82 |
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Frankie Knuckles Featuring Adeva | Frankie Knuckles Featuring Adeva - Welcome To The Real World (Album) | Virgin | CDVUS82 | UK | 1995 | Sell This Version | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Frankie Knuckles | A New Reality (Album) | Definity Records | DF2004 | US | 2004 | Sell This Version | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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DJ 923 |
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Frankie Knuckles | You Can't Hide | D.J. International Records | DJ 923 | US | 1986 | Sell This Version | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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TX150 |
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Frankie Knuckles | Baby Wants To Ride / Bad Boy | Trax Records | TX150 | US | 1987 | Sell This Version | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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TX151 |
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Frankie Knuckles | It's A Cold World | Trax Records | TX151 | US | 1987 | Sell This Version | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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DJ-903 |
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Frankie Knuckle's* Featuring Jamie Principle | Frankie Knuckle's* Featuring Jamie Principle - Ultimate Production | D.J. International Records | DJ-903 | US | 1987 | Sell This Version | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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TX150 |
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Frankie Knuckles | Baby Wants To Ride (Single, Maxi) | Trax Records | TX150 | US | 1987 | Sell This Version | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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LPSMP 1 |
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Frankie Knuckles / Romance | Frankie Knuckles / Romance - Only The Strong Survive / All Dis Music (12", Promo, Smplr) | FFRR | LPSMP 1 | UK | 1988 | Sell This Version | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Frankie Knuckles | Your Love | Btech | 12TEK20 | Sweden | 1989 | Sell This Version | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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886-665-1 |
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Frankie Knuckles - Satoshi Tomiie | Frankie Knuckles - Satoshi Tomiie - Tears (Single) | FFRR | 886-665-1 | US | 1989 | Sell This Version | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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TRAXT 4 |
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Frankie Knuckles Presents Marshall Jefferson | Frankie Knuckles Presents Marshall Jefferson - Move Your Body ('90 Remix) | Radical Records (5), Trax Records | TRAXT 4 | UK | 1989 | Sell This Version | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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PRCD 4037 |
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Frankie Knuckles Featuring Shelton Becton | Frankie Knuckles Featuring Shelton Becton - It's Hard Sometime (Maxi, Single) | Virgin | PRCD 4037 | US | 1991 | Sell This Version | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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VUS 47, 114 564 |
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Frankie Knuckles | The Whistle Song (Single, Maxi) | Virgin | VUS 47, 114 564 | Europe | 1991 | Sell This Version | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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DMD 1784 |
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Frankie Knuckles Featuring Roberta Gilliam | Frankie Knuckles Featuring Roberta Gilliam - Workout | Virgin | DMD 1784 | US | 1992 | Sell This Version | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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DMD 1836 |
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Frankie Knuckles Featuring Lisa Michaelis | Frankie Knuckles Featuring Lisa Michaelis - Rain Falls (Maxi, Single) | Virgin | DMD 1836 | US | 1992 | Sell This Version | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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VUSTDJ 60 |
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Frankie Knuckles | Rain Falls / Workout (Single) | Virgin America | VUSTDJ 60 | UK | 1992 | Sell This Version | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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DJ 848 |
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Frankie Knuckles | Only The Strong Survive | D.J. International Records | DJ 848 | US | 1993 | Sell This Version | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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SPRO-11002 |
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Frankie Knuckles featuring Adeva | Frankie Knuckles featuring Adeva - Passion And Pain (Maxi) | Virgin | SPRO-11002 | US | 1995 | Sell This Version | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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DPRO-12721 |
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Frankie Knuckles Featuring Adeva | Frankie Knuckles Featuring Adeva - Too Many Fish (Single, Maxi) | Virgin | DPRO-12721 | US | 1995 | Sell This Version | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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VUSCDJ 98 |
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Frankie Knuckles Featuring Adeva | Frankie Knuckles Featuring Adeva - Whadda U Want (From Me) (Single, Maxi) | Virgin, Virgin | VUSCDJ 98 | UK | 1995 | Sell This Version | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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VCRTDJ 3 |
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Frankie Knuckles Featuring Adeva & Ricky Dillard's New Generation Chorale | Frankie Knuckles Featuring Adeva & Ricky Dillard's New Generation Chorale - Walkin' (12", Promo) | VC Recordings | VCRTDJ 3 | UK | 1995 | Sell This Version | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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DPRO-11046 |
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Frankie Knuckles Featuring Adeva | Frankie Knuckles Featuring Adeva - Tell Me Why (CD, Single, Promo) | Virgin | DPRO-11046 | US | 1995 | Sell This Version | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Y-38538, 7243 8 38538 1 6 |
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Frankie Knuckles Featuring Adeva | Frankie Knuckles Featuring Adeva - Love Can Change It / Walkin' (Maxi) | Virgin Underground, Virgin Underground | Y-38538, 7243 8 38538 1 6 | US | 1995 | Sell This Version | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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UCA L 007-6 |
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Frankie Knuckles & Jamie Principal* | Frankie Knuckles & Jamie Principal* - Baby Wants To Ride | UCA Records London | UCA L 007-6 | UK | 1997 | Sell This Version |
Reviews Show All 29 Reviews

woodyb
July 22, 2019
Guess the real first record he was involved is https://www.discogs.com/it/Spunk-Tighten-It-Up/release/1566208?ev=item-vc
Spunk – Tighten It Up as Mixing Consultant!
Spunk – Tighten It Up as Mixing Consultant!
1969
February 28, 2018
edited over 5 years ago
The Legend may be gone, but his music will be here forever...enjoy it...that's what he wanted...
Melodiesmaker
December 31, 2017
I love y ou frankie tank y ou for vert repose en paix
house music for ever,,,,
house music for ever,,,,
planet303
August 14, 2016
So many TEARS, drippin n droppin droppin n drippin. Rest in Peace Frankie Knuckles!

soul_survivor
September 15, 2014
I LOVE YOU FRANKIE FOREVER...RIP & GOD bless you! thanks 4 all timeless music!

funkseeker
April 5, 2014
edited over 7 years ago
It's hard sometime.. It's not the same now :-(
Miss you very much big brother!
Miss you very much big brother!

stewy1970
April 3, 2014
R.I.P Frankie,You were a true ''House Music'' Pioneer.Your music will inspire for ever!
Respect from the U.K.
Respect from the U.K.

steamybrown2003
April 2, 2014
Sleep tight beautiful man, may you and Larry forever be playing in Heaven together.
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