President Barack Obama wrote a letter to Frankie Knuckles' family
/Proper respect given to such an icon of the Chicago house music scene by one of the highest offices in the land:
Post by Dj David Morales.
(Source: DAD)
Dimitri from Paris creates a special tribute to Frankie Knuckles
/Here's what Dmitri from Paris had to say about the following hour tribute to house legend Frankie Knuckles (RIP):
"I discovered Frankie Knuckles through his music, one that was, gentle, lush with a subdued, understated power that rocked many a dancefloor. I had the privilege to hear him once in the heyday of his legendary residency at Sound Factory Bar in New York. I was submerged, sonically and emotionally by the beauty of the music I heard that night. I remember very clearly saying to myself that this would be impossible to ever equal. That was 20 years ago, and I never got to hear this magic combination again.
I got to meet Frankie a few times, and he was always like his music, gentle, humble, yet naturally imposing
I've put together here some of my favorite music from him. So that his legacy can keep on inspiring other people.
Rest in peace, Frankie, may your music keep on moving people eternally"
You can download this special tribute by clicking here.
(VIA @tommiesunshine)
R.I.P Frankie Knuckles
/The house music legend Frankie Knuckles has apparently passed away, he was 59 years old.
You can read more about this terrible news over at Magnetic Mag, 5 Chicago, Resident Advisor, or DJ Times.
Once the news hit Twitter, the outpouring of emotion was swift. Here are a few tweets about Frankie Knuckles from the likes of Maceo Plex, Markus Schulz, David Morales, and more:
I'm having a hard time holding in the tears. RIP Frankie Knuckles @FKAlways - You'll be loved for an eternity.. 😣😢
— Maceo Plex (@MaceoPlex) April 1, 2014Yes unfortunately it is true- Frankie Knuckles has passed on today. I can't begin to count the ways he influenced me but I will never forget
— Roger Sanchez (@djrogersanchez) April 1, 2014RIP Frankie Knuckles. One of the most beautiful human beings to have ever graced this earth. I'll miss that smile. #Godfatherofhousemusic
— Markus Schulz (@MarkusSchulz) April 1, 2014I am devastated to write that my dear friend Frankie Knuckles has passed away today. Can't write anymore than this at the moment. I'm sorry.
— David Morales (@DJDavidMorales) April 1, 2014One of the godfathers of house music passed away today. Frankie Knuckles was a CHICAGO house legend. Thanks for paving the way.
— Topher Jones (@DjTopherJones) April 1, 2014Damn RIP Frankie knuckles the godfather of chicago house saw him dj when I was 15
— HEROES X VILLAINS (@WE_ARE_HXV) April 1, 2014FRANKIE KNUCKLES. huge inspiration for me growing up. Rest In Peace.
— Harvard Bass (@HarvardBass) April 1, 2014Let's remember this legend by playing one of his most famous tracks "The Whistle Song": (Thanks to Junior Sanchez for the link)
R.I.P