'Godfather Of House' Frankie Knuckles dies aged 59

Frankie Knuckles, also known as the Godfather of House, died at his home yesterday (March 31) aged 59.

Mixmag reports the news and tributes that poured in to the DJ, producer and dance music movement pioneer over Twitter from the likes of Pete Tong MBE, David Morales, Roger Sanchez and many more.

DJ Eats Everything tweeted: "House is House because of Frankie Knuckles."

Questlove tweeted: "Frank Knuckles was so under-appreciated. He was the DJ that DJs aspied to be. True ...

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