Artist

Frankie Knuckles

1977-2014·New York City

Frankie Knuckles started spinning at the Continental Baths in July 1972, sixteen years old and learning the trade in the same booth as Larry Levan. The club had an Olympic-size pool, a sauna, boutiques, apartments tucked in back — Knuckles played Mondays and Tuesdays, filling in before Levan's shifts when Levan bothered to wake up for them, as Knuckles recalled to Frank Broughton in a 1995 interview later published by Red Bull Music Academy.

The full story is in Chicago House.

At a glance

Active
1977–2014
From
New York City, USA
Records in the issues
1 (1991)
Original label
Virgin America
Listening guide track
“Your Love”

Listen

In the New York Disco listening guide: “Your Love”

In the issues

  • Chicago House
    Principal · 1977-1989 · Members

    Chicago House is a genre from Chicago, Illinois, USA, 1977–1989. Its principal artists include Frankie Knuckles, Ron Hardy, Jesse Saunders and Phuture (DJ Pierre, Spanky, Herb J). This issue covers 9 essential albums and 12 dated events.

  • New York Disco
    Supporting cast · 1970-1983 · Members

    New York Disco is a music scene from New York City, USA, 1970–1983. Its principal artists include David Mancuso, Larry Levan, Nile Rodgers and Chic. This issue covers 7 essential albums and 13 dated events.

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