Frankie Knuckles

Undergoes Surgery to Amputate Leg

Unofficial reports have been made that Frankie Knuckles has recently undergone operations to amputate one of his legs as a result of complications caused by Diabetes. He is said to be in good condition after the successful surgery.

We at trainspottr.com wish him a speedy recovery!

Frankie Knuckles Bio Excerpt from Discogs.com

Frankie Knuckles was born in the South Bronx of New York City on the 18th January 1955. He was the Dj from 1977 to 1982 at the Warehouse. It is widely accepted that his style of DJing and his selection and the appeal of the Warehouse gave house music its name, although in the beginning, the word ‘house’ was used only in Chicago to denote something which was cool, hip, fresh or bad. Frankie Knuckles had been long time friends with Larry Levan, they had had their musical upbringing together from going to clubs like Loft and the Gallery.

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