Live Stream fabric London to host event to celebrate Frankie Knuckles’ 70th birthday
Written by rhythm86 on January 14, 2025
fabric London has announced an all-day event to celebrate the 70th birthday of the late Frankie Knuckles, the Godfather Of House.
Running from 2pm to 10pm, the event will see performances from Chrissy T, CJ Mackintosh, Danism + Train, Deli G, Eric Kupper, Marcia Carr, Moplen, Paris Cesvette, The Shapeshifters, Spencer Broughton, Tedd Patterson and Wolf Music.
It’s one of two events being organised worldwide by the Frankie Knuckles Foundation, with another event taking place at Metro Chicago on 19 January. All proceeds from both events will be donated to the Frankie Knuckles Foundation (FKF), which focuses on areas such as music in schools, LGBTQ youth homelessness, AIDS research and prevention, and diabetes research and education.
“I along with the members of FKF, we are thrilled and excited to celebrate this incredible occasion—honouring our beloved Frankie on his 70th heavenly birthday,” commented Frederick Dunson, CEO of the Frankie Knuckles Foundation.
“This celebration stands as a true testament to his enduring legacy and the profound impact he has had on the world. We are continually amazed by the overwhelming outpouring of love and admiration he still receives.”
Frankie Knuckles was a pioneering figure in the development of house music – setting the tone for the movement we know today at the Warehouse club in Chicago – as well as being a Grammy award-wining producer and remixer, and part of the Def Mix family. As a press release for the fabric event puts it, he was a ‘generational talent, LGBTQ+ ambassador and all-round good human’. He passed away in 2014 at the age of just 59.
More information on the fabric London event can be found here.
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