The Whistle Song – Frankie Knuckles

The Whistle Song – Frankie Knuckles

Frankie Knuckles was a pioneer in dance music. He was born in NY in 1955 and moved to Chicago in the late 70s, as disco music was fading. He played a lot of white label records, i.e. un-released, at the Warehouse at 206 S. Jefferson St. Kids would go to the record store to buy the music and say they wanted to buy that Warehouse music. It later turned to, where can I buy that house music, because that’s easier to say. At least that’s the story I heard. So Frankie Knuckles helped create the genre and it’s name: House Music. It’s pretty impressive to have the Mayor of Chicago comment on the passing of a DJ. That’s because Frankie wasn’t an ordinary DJ. You can read more in the Chicago Tribune:

Frankie Knuckles: His Chicago sound was heard around the world

http://goo.gl/vGuexD

I shared this song over a year ago but I had to share it again. It’s my favorite Frankie Knuckles song.

#RIPFrankieKnuckles  

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QIdimVDuSEU&feature=share