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“Timing is everything. It is not so much about who you know, especially now with the Internet, because anybody can become a superstar overnight.”

Quote by Frankie Knuckles

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Frankie Knuckles

Frankie Knuckles, born on January 18, 1955, was a renowned DJ and music producer. Known as the 'Father of House Music,' he had a profound impact on the development of electronic dance music. Knuckles brought House music from Chicago to the global stage in the mid-1980s, with his tracks like 'Your Love' and 'Baby Wants to Ride' becoming classics. more

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