Tributes have been paid to Frankie Knuckles, the so-called 'Godfather of House Music', who has died aged 59.
The pioneering DJ played at the Ministry of Sound in London on Saturday night.
Knuckles is credited with popularising house music and worked with artists such as Pete Tong and David Morales.
Frank Warren Knuckles Jr. started his career in his hometown of New York, but rose to particular prominence after moving to Chicago in the late 70s. He released his first album Beyond the Mix in 1991, which featured the hit single The Whistle Song. He became well-known for his remixes of songs by artists such as Diana Ross and Michael Jackson.
The cause of his death in Chicago yesterday has not been confirmed.
Friends, collaborators and fans have been paying tribute to Knuckles:
R.I.P #GodfatherOfHouse Frankie Knuckles R.I.P gentleman genius groundbreaker inspiration blessed to have worked with you. Sad news.
— Pete Tong mbe (@petetong) April 1, 2014
RIP Frankie Knuckles ..had the honour of working with you last year,,,, Eternally grateful for laying the blueprint, that is House.
— Duke Dumont (@DukeDumont) April 1, 2014
Speechless about the passing of Frankie Knuckles. We not only lost an amazing & generous person, we lost an institution that inspired many.
— Sharam (@DJSHARAM) April 1, 2014
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