Music · 03 September 2025
Two previously unheard Frankie Knuckles mixes have recently been released for the first time to mark the 1000th episode of the Resident Advisor podcast. Since the passing of Frankie in 2014, there have been very few instances of new or previously unpublished material becoming available. Earlier this year, the Frankie Knuckles Foundation, the official charitable organisation established following his passing, made available a number of rare cassette tapes that had been stored for decades.
Clubbing · 18 January 2025
Having passed in 2014 at the age of 59, his official charitable organisation has commemorated Frankie Knuckles’ legacy - The Frankie Knuckles Foundation - continues to celebrate his work. Originally from New York and later going to Chicago, he was awarded the moniker ‘The Godfather of House’, which acknowledged his contribution to the genre’s birth. However, he was humbled to receive the moniker, always wanting to put the music first and not the limelight on himself as a DJ or producer.