Frankie Knuckles
Short History & Biography
Francis Warren Nicholls Jr., known as Frankie Knuckles, was born on January 18, 1955, in the Bronx, New York, USA, and passed away on March 31, 2014. Known as the “Godfather of House Music”, he was instrumental in developing the Chicago house sound during the late 1970s and 1980s. Working at legendary clubs like The Warehouse, Knuckles shaped the genre’s foundation. (source: Wikipedia)
Official Website
(No official site available)
Top 5 Tracks
- Your Love (with Jamie Principle)
- Baby Powder
- Baby Powder 2
- Tears (with Satoshi Tomiie & David Morales)
- Baby Powder 3
Festival / Event Appearance (Legacy)
Frankie Knuckles’ influence is celebrated annually at various tribute events, including Chicago’s House Music Festival.
David Morales
Short History & Biography
David Morales, born August 21, 1961, in New York City, USA, is a Grammy-winning DJ, producer, and remixer who helped bring house music to mainstream audiences in the 1990s. He is known for his soulful house productions and remixes for artists like Mariah Carey, Madonna, and U2. (source: Wikipedia)
Official Website
djdavidmorales.com
Top 5 Tracks
- Needin’ U
- How Would U Feel
- In De Ghetto
- There Must Be Love
- Back Home
Festival / Event Appearance (2025)
Performed at Defected Croatia 2025 with a soulful house set.
Louie Vega
Short History & Biography
Luis Ferdinand Vega Jr., known as Louie Vega, was born on June 12, 1965, in New York City, USA. He is one half of the legendary Masters at Work duo with Kenny “Dope” Gonzalez and is recognized for his Latin-influenced house productions. (source: Wikipedia)
Official Website
louievega.com
Top 5 Tracks
- Diamond Life
- It’s Alright, I Feel It! (as Masters at Work)
- Vega
- Back in the Day
- I Can’t Get No Sleep (as Masters at Work)
Festival / Event Appearance (2025)
Headlined Southport Weekender 2025 in the UK.
Roger Sanchez
Short History & Biography
Roger Sanchez, born June 1, 1967, in New York City, USA, is a Grammy-winning DJ and producer celebrated for his house anthem Another Chance. Known for his technical skill and soulful sets, he has been a staple in house music for decades. (source: Wikipedia)
Official Website
rogersanchez.com
Top 5 Tracks
- Another Chance
- Lost
- Hella Good (Remix)
- Release Yo’ Self
- Turn on the Music
Festival / Event Appearance (2025)
Played at Ibiza Defected Opening 2025 at Eden.
Todd Terry
Short History & Biography
Todd Terry, born April 18, 1967, in Brooklyn, New York, USA, is an influential house DJ and producer known for his sample-heavy tracks that helped define New York house. He has remixed for dozens of artists, from Everything But The Girl to Annie Lennox. (source: Wikipedia)
Official Website
toddterry.com
Top 5 Tracks
- Something Goin’ On
- Keep on Jumpin’ (with Martha Wash & Jocelyn Brown)
- Weekend
- I’ll House You (with Jungle Brothers)
- Can’t You Party
Festival / Event Appearance (2025)
Performed at Chicago House Music Festival 2025.
Summary Table
| Artist | Highlights | Official Website | Key Event (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frankie Knuckles | Godfather of House Music | (none) | Chicago House Music Festival (Tribute) |
| David Morales | Grammy-winning soulful house producer | djdavidmorales.com | Defected Croatia 2025 |
| Louie Vega | Latin-influenced house icon; Masters at Work member | louievega.com | Southport Weekender 2025 |
| Roger Sanchez | Grammy-winning house DJ; Another Chance | rogersanchez.com | Defected Ibiza Opening 2025 |
| Todd Terry | New York house pioneer | toddterry.com | Chicago House Music Festival 2025 |