Today we pay our respects to the Godfather of 'house music' Frankie Knuckles, R.I.P 1955-2014

Word spread late Monday about the death of the pioneering DJ who described himself as a "man of music, citizen of the universe, friend to everyone, enemy to none."

Few figures in contemporary music have influenced their respective fields the way Frankie Knuckles has revolutionized dance music. As one of the most renowned DJs in the world, Frankie Knuckles is still packing dance floors with his unique style for almost 30 years. 

Legions of admirers during his travels penned Frankie's nickname The Godfather of House the press picked up on it and made it stick. He has played a pivotal role in the creation and evolution of house music, which has become the dominant staple of dance clubs throughout the world. It was this celebrity and his constant fundraising for some of his favourite charities dealing with aids, homelessness, and education of our youth, that garnered him one of the most prestigious honours by the City Of Chicago.

Apart from the mixes he made for Lisa , here's just a small selection of his work (below) which still remain as some of the hottest dance tunes of our time: 

Remixes
"Change" – Lisa Stansfield
"Never, Never Gonna Give You Up" - Lisa Stansfield
"Left To My Own Devices" – Pet Shop Boys
"This Time" – Chanté Moore
"Happy" – Towa Tei
"Let No Man Put Asunder" – First Choice
"Ain't Nobody" – Chaka Khan
"Watcha Gonna Do with My Lovin'" – Inner City
"Talking with Myself" – Electribe 101
"The Pressure" – Sounds of Blackness
"Where Love Lives (Come on In)" – Alison Limerick
"I Want a Dog" – Pet Shop Boys
"Notgonnachange" – Swing Out Sister
"Because of Love" – Janet Jackson
"Love Hangover" – Diana Ross
"Bring Me Love" – Andrea Mendez
"Rock with You" – Michael Jackson
"Scream" (remixed by Knuckles and David Morales) – Michael Jackson
"Thriller" (remixed by Knuckles and David Morales) – Michael Jackson
"You Are Not Alone" – Michael Jackson
"Closer Than Close" – Rosie Gaines
"Unbreak My Heart" – Toni Braxton
"Sunshine" – Gabrielle
"Blind" – Hercules & Love Affair
"You've Got the Love" – The Source ft. Candi Staton
"Million Dollar Bill" – Whitney Houston
"Forever Came Today" - The Jackson 5 (Released On "The Remix Suite")
"Wrong" – Depeche Mode