Francis Warren Nicholls Jr. (January 18, 1955 – March 31, 2014), known professionally as Frankie Knuckles, was an American DJ, record producer, and remixer. He played an important role in developing and popularizing house music, which originated in Chicago during the early 1980s and spread worldwide. In 1997, Knuckles won the Grammy Award for Remixer of the Year, Non-Classical. Knuckles was often called "the godfather of house music". == Musical career == === 1970s–1980s === Born in New York City,... [more on Wikipedia]
As a songwriter, Frankie Knuckles first charted in 1989 with Tears.The artist scored 5 UK Top‑75 entries.On US Dance the artist achieved 11 Top‑10s, 3 of which went to number‑one.
Top songs: #1: Too Many Fish - #2: Whadda U Want (From Me) - #3: Back in the Day - #4: Workout - #5: It's Hard Sometime
And I Loved You
Satoshi Tomiie
Far Away / Happy
Robert Owens
#4 Workout
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#2 Whadda U Want (From Me)
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Walkin'
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U Got the Love
Hyperlogic
Tears
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U Got the Love
Hyperlogic
Keep On Movin'
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Your Love / Baby Wants to Ride
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Your Love / Baby Wants to Ride
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#3 Back in the Day
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