Frankie Warren Knuckle aka DJ Frankie Knuckles has passed away at the age of 59. At the moment it is unknown as to the cause of the House music pioneer’s death but many are speculating it is related to his type 2 diabetes. Knuckles was born in the Bronx NY but gained notoriety after moving to Chicago in the 1970′s.
Since passing tributes and tweets from many different music luminaries have been funneling in.
jesus man. Frankie Knuckles was so under-appreciated. he was the dj that dj’s aspired to be. true dance pioneer.
— Questlove Jenkins (@questlove) April 1, 2014
He will be missed.
#FrankieKnuckles is trending as well.
