Frankie Knuckles

Frankie Knuckles (born January 18, 1955 as Frank Warren Knuckles Jr.) is a DJ, producer and remix artist. He has earned the appellation "The Godfather of House."

Born in New York City he was educated at t

Frankie Knuckles (born January 18, 1955 as Frank Warren Knuckles Jr.) is a DJ, producer and remix artist. He has earned the appellation "The Godfather of House."

Born in New York City he was educated at the Dwyer School of Art and went on to study textile design at FIT in Manhattan. While studying at FIT, he began working as a DJ, playing soul, disco and R&B at The Continental Baths with Larry Levan and then at Better Days. When the Warehouse opened in Chicago in 1977, Knuckles was invited to appear on a regular basis. He continued DJing there until 1982, at which point he started his own club, The Power Plant.