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Marshall Jefferson
185,864 listeners
Marshall Jefferson (born September 19, 1959) is widely regarded as one of the leading innovators of the genre of music now known as house m… read moreMarshall Jefferson (born September 19, 1959) is widely regarded as one of the leading innovators of the genre of music now known as house music, in particular the subgenre of Chicago house. Born in Chicago, Illinois he was originally a p… read moreMarshall Jefferson (born September 19, 1959) is widely regarded as one of the leading innovators of the genre of music now known as house music, in particular the subgenre of Chicago house. Born in Chicago, Illinois he was originally a producer in the Universal recording studios in Chicago it is … read more
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Frankie Knuckles
206,394 listeners
Frankie Knuckles (born January 18, 1955 in New York City and died March 31, 2014 in Chicago) was a DJ, producer and remix artist. He has e… read moreFrankie Knuckles (born January 18, 1955 in New York City and died March 31, 2014 in Chicago) was a DJ, producer and remix artist. He has earned the appellation "The Godfather of House." While studying Textile Design at FIT in … read moreFrankie Knuckles (born January 18, 1955 in New York City and died March 31, 2014 in Chicago) was a DJ, producer and remix artist. He has earned the appellation "The Godfather of House." While studying Textile Design at FIT in Manhattan, Knuckles began working as a DJ. He played soul, d… read more
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Mr. Fingers
207,384 listeners
There are two artists under this name: 1) Larry Heard, a Chicago house music producer 2) A Japanese indie rock band 1) LARRY HEARD (born 19… read moreThere are two artists under this name: 1) Larry Heard, a Chicago house music producer 2) A Japanese indie rock band 1) LARRY HEARD (born 1960) is a musician widely known for the Chicago house music he produced in the mid-1980s and contin… read moreThere are two artists under this name: 1) Larry Heard, a Chicago house music producer 2) A Japanese indie rock band 1) LARRY HEARD (born 1960) is a musician widely known for the Chicago house music he produced in the mid-1980s and continues to produce today. He was a member of the influential gro… read more
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Kevin Irving
7,493 listeners
Keving Irving contributed his vocals to a lot of classic chicago house tunes back in the days, although he often wasn't credited for them. View wikiKeving Irving contributed his vocals to a lot of classic chicago house tunes back in the days, although he often wasn't credited for them. View wikiKeving Irving contributed his vocals to a lot of classic chicago house tunes back in the days, although he often wasn't credited for them. View wiki
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Robert Owens
51,819 listeners
Robert Owens (born 1961) http://www.myspace.com/robertjowens is an House/Soul artist best known for his work with the Chicago House group F… read moreRobert Owens (born 1961) http://www.myspace.com/robertjowens is an House/Soul artist best known for his work with the Chicago House group Fingers, Inc. Robert Owens became one of the figures most associated with the late-'80s golde… read moreRobert Owens (born 1961) http://www.myspace.com/robertjowens is an House/Soul artist best known for his work with the Chicago House group Fingers, Inc. Robert Owens became one of the figures most associated with the late-'80s golden era of Chicago house. Born in Ohio in 1961, he grew up sin… read more
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Fingers Inc.
33,847 listeners
Fingers, Inc. was a Chicago house music group consisting of producer and arranger Larry Heard ("Mr. Fingers"), and vocalists Robe… read moreFingers, Inc. was a Chicago house music group consisting of producer and arranger Larry Heard ("Mr. Fingers"), and vocalists Robert Owens and Ron Wilson. The group is best known for their pioneering deep house records released … read moreFingers, Inc. was a Chicago house music group consisting of producer and arranger Larry Heard ("Mr. Fingers"), and vocalists Robert Owens and Ron Wilson. The group is best known for their pioneering deep house records released in the mid-1980s, including the 1988 album Another Side (198… read more
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Mr. Lee
21,363 listeners
Mr. Lee (born Lee Haggard) is DJ/Producer/House music rapper from Chicago, Illinois. He is well known among those in the Chicago house musi… read moreMr. Lee (born Lee Haggard) is DJ/Producer/House music rapper from Chicago, Illinois. He is well known among those in the Chicago house music scene as one of the pioneers who brought Hip-Hop to the genre, which would later be coined as Hi… read moreMr. Lee (born Lee Haggard) is DJ/Producer/House music rapper from Chicago, Illinois. He is well known among those in the Chicago house music scene as one of the pioneers who brought Hip-Hop to the genre, which would later be coined as Hip-House. He also helped to launch the career of R. Kelly. Mr… read more
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Joe Smooth
105,439 listeners
Joe Smooth was a self-taught musician, and started creating original music at the age of 12. In his teenage years, he began to make a name … read moreJoe Smooth was a self-taught musician, and started creating original music at the age of 12. In his teenage years, he began to make a name for himself as a DJ in the underground Chicago house music scene. Joe Smooth gained international … read moreJoe Smooth was a self-taught musician, and started creating original music at the age of 12. In his teenage years, he began to make a name for himself as a DJ in the underground Chicago house music scene. Joe Smooth gained international acclaim with the release of his late 80s deep house classics… read more
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Ten City
57,632 listeners
Ten City (derived from the word 'intensity'), was a Chicago, Illinois based rnb/house music trio who enjoyed a number of club hits and Urban/R&B radio hits in the eighties and nineties. Lead by vocalist Byron Stingily, the band also included guitarist Herb Lawson, keyboardist Byr… read more
