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Farley Jackmaster Funk
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Armando
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DJ Pierre
32,123 listeners
Can be considered one of the “founding fathers” of Acid House for his role in the development of the genre, specifically by being a member … read moreCan be considered one of the “founding fathers” of Acid House for his role in the development of the genre, specifically by being a member of Phuture, who released the 1987 E.P. Acid Trax which is considered by many to be the birth of Acid House. He was born Nathaniel Pierre Jones, in the suburbs… read more -
Mr. Fingers
187,495 listeners
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Frankie Knuckles
188,030 listeners
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Paranoid London
28,622 listeners
From the ashes of a devastated vinyl industry 10 years ago Paranoid London Records & Paranoid London the band emerged & immediately… read moreFrom the ashes of a devastated vinyl industry 10 years ago Paranoid London Records & Paranoid London the band emerged & immediately began bucking the trend in falling vinyl sales. With zero promotion, no interviews, no photos &am… read moreFrom the ashes of a devastated vinyl industry 10 years ago Paranoid London Records & Paranoid London the band emerged & immediately began bucking the trend in falling vinyl sales. With zero promotion, no interviews, no photos & no downloads their line in stripped down, dirty, sleazy t… read more -
808 State
384,953 listeners
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Marshall Jefferson
148,727 listeners
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Joe Smooth
92,282 listeners
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Jamie Principle
17,659 listeners
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