Frankie Knuckles
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Summary
Frankie Knuckles was born on January 18, 1955[1], in The Bronx[2]. He died on March 31, 2014[3], in Chicago[4]. He worked as a club DJ[5], disc jockey[6], record producer[7], composer[8], and recording artist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,893 views/month, #6,720 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United States[11]
- Occupation: musician[12]
- Award received: Chicago Gay and Lesbian Hall of Fame[13]
- Sex or gender: male[14]
- Genre: disco[15], rhythm and blues[16], house music[17], soul[18]
- Record label: Virgin Records[19]
- Discography: Frankie Knuckles discography[20]
- Commons category: Frankie Knuckles[21]
- Cause of death: type 2 diabetes[22]
- Family name: Nicholls[23]
- Given name: Francis[24], Warren[25]
- Pseudonym: DJ Frankie[26], Frankie Knuckles[27]
- Official website: http://www.fkalways.com[28]
- Medical condition: type 2 diabetes[29]
- Manner of death: natural causes[30]
- Instrument: turntable[31]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[32]
- Birth name: Francis Warren Nicholls, Jr.[33]
- Name in native language: Frankie Knuckles[34]
Why It Matters
Frankie Knuckles has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 39 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]
FAQs
Where was Frankie Knuckles born?
Frankie Knuckles was born in The Bronx[2].
Where did Frankie Knuckles die?
Frankie Knuckles passed away in Chicago[4].
What did Frankie Knuckles do for work?
Frankie Knuckles worked as a club DJ[5], disc jockey[6], record producer[7], composer[8], and recording artist[9].
What awards did Frankie Knuckles receive?
Honors received include Chicago Gay and Lesbian Hall of Fame[13].