How many Frankie Knuckles releases are on Riffiter?

28 releases are catalogued, spanning 1991 to 2022.

When was Frankie Knuckles formed?

Frankie Knuckles formed in 1955, in The Bronx, New York, USA.

What genre is Frankie Knuckles?

Frankie Knuckles is catalogued under House.

What is the most recent Frankie Knuckles release on Riffiter?

Baby Wants to Ride / Your Love, released in 2022.

Artist

Frankie Knuckles

Frankie Knuckles is a house artist from The Bronx, New York, USA formed in 1955. 28 releases are catalogued on Riffiter.

House · The Bronx, New York, USA · Best house albums

28
Releases: 1991–2022
Active years: 1955
Formed

Tidal

Deezer

Discography

10

Singles & EPs

18

Upcoming shows

About

Frankie Warren Knuckles, Jr. (born January 18, 1955) is an American DJ, record producer, and remixer. He played an important role in developing and popularizing house music in the 1980s and 1990s. In 2005, Knuckles was inducted into the Dance Music Hall of Fame for his achievements. Due to his importance in the development of the genre, he is often known as "The Godfather of House Music" While studying textile design at FIT in Manhattan, Knuckles began working as a DJ, playing soul, disco and R&B at The Continental Baths with fellow DJ Larry Levan. When he became better known, he DJed at the club Better Days. When the Warehouse club opened in Chicago in 1977, he was invited to play on a regular basis. He continued DJing there until 1982, when he started his own club, The Power Plant. Knuckles bought his first drum machine from a young Derrick May who regularly made the trip from Detroit to see Knuckles at the Warehouse, and Ron Hardy at the Music Box. Knuckles also had a musical partnership with Jamie Principle, and helped put "Your Love" and "Baby Wants to Ride" out on vinyl after these tunes had been regulars on his reel-to-reel player at the Warehouse for a year. As house mus…

Frankie Knuckles in brief

How many Frankie Knuckles releases are on Riffiter?: 28 releases are catalogued, spanning 1991 to 2022.
When was Frankie Knuckles formed?: Frankie Knuckles formed in 1955, in The Bronx, New York, USA.
What genre is Frankie Knuckles?: Frankie Knuckles is catalogued under House.
What is the most recent Frankie Knuckles release on Riffiter?: Baby Wants to Ride / Your Love, released in 2022.