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Farley Jackmaster Funk
26,078 listeners
Farley got his start in the music industry in 1981 as a one of the original members of the Hot Mix 5, a DJ team at WBMX-FM 102.7 FM, Oak Pa… read moreFarley got his start in the music industry in 1981 as a one of the original members of the Hot Mix 5, a DJ team at WBMX-FM 102.7 FM, Oak Park, Chicago (original members of Kenny "Jammin" Jason, Mickey "Mixin" Oliver, … read moreFarley got his start in the music industry in 1981 as a one of the original members of the Hot Mix 5, a DJ team at WBMX-FM 102.7 FM, Oak Park, Chicago (original members of Kenny "Jammin" Jason, Mickey "Mixin" Oliver, Scott "Smokin" Silz, Farely "Funkin" Kei… read more
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Mr. Fingers
223,260 listeners
There are two artists under this name: 1) Larry Heard, a Chicago house music producer 2) A Japanese indie rock band 1) LARRY HEARD (born 19… read moreThere are two artists under this name: 1) Larry Heard, a Chicago house music producer 2) A Japanese indie rock band 1) LARRY HEARD (born 1960) is a musician widely known for the Chicago house music he produced in the mid-1980s and contin… read moreThere are two artists under this name: 1) Larry Heard, a Chicago house music producer 2) A Japanese indie rock band 1) LARRY HEARD (born 1960) is a musician widely known for the Chicago house music he produced in the mid-1980s and continues to produce today. He was a member of the influential gro… read more
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Phuture
78,183 listeners
PHUTURE is a Chicago-based Acid House group founded in 1985 by DJ Pierre, Earl "Spanky" Smith AKA DJ Spank Spank and Herb J (Her… read morePHUTURE is a Chicago-based Acid House group founded in 1985 by DJ Pierre, Earl "Spanky" Smith AKA DJ Spank Spank and Herb J (Herbert Jackson). Their love for House Music started back in the early 80's when friends Pierr… read morePHUTURE is a Chicago-based Acid House group founded in 1985 by DJ Pierre, Earl "Spanky" Smith AKA DJ Spank Spank and Herb J (Herbert Jackson). Their love for House Music started back in the early 80's when friends Pierre Spanky and Herb J would go hear innovative DJ Ron Hardy pl… read more
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Fast Eddie
48,152 listeners
At least two artists go by the name of Fast Eddie: 1. An acid house producer from Chicago, IL, United States 2. An R&B band from Benfle… read moreAt least two artists go by the name of Fast Eddie: 1. An acid house producer from Chicago, IL, United States 2. An R&B band from Benfleet, Essex, United Kingdom 1. Fast Eddie (b. Edwin A. Smith - aka "Fast" Eddie Smith), is… read moreAt least two artists go by the name of Fast Eddie: 1. An acid house producer from Chicago, IL, United States 2. An R&B band from Benfleet, Essex, United Kingdom 1. Fast Eddie (b. Edwin A. Smith - aka "Fast" Eddie Smith), is an African American house music producer from Chicago, IL, … read more
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Armando
57,953 listeners
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Mr. Lee
23,585 listeners
Mr. Lee (born Lee Haggard) is DJ/Producer/House music rapper from Chicago, Illinois. He is well known among those in the Chicago house musi… read moreMr. Lee (born Lee Haggard) is DJ/Producer/House music rapper from Chicago, Illinois. He is well known among those in the Chicago house music scene as one of the pioneers who brought Hip-Hop to the genre, which would later be coined as Hi… read moreMr. Lee (born Lee Haggard) is DJ/Producer/House music rapper from Chicago, Illinois. He is well known among those in the Chicago house music scene as one of the pioneers who brought Hip-Hop to the genre, which would later be coined as Hip-House. He also helped to launch the career of R. Kelly. Mr… read more
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Mike Dunn
56,201 listeners
Chicago house music legend Mike Dunn, has been DJing and producing music for almost three decades. Hailing from Englewood, Chicago, Mike st… read moreChicago house music legend Mike Dunn, has been DJing and producing music for almost three decades. Hailing from Englewood, Chicago, Mike started out DJing at the local block parties that took place playing disco, funk, soul and prototype… read moreChicago house music legend Mike Dunn, has been DJing and producing music for almost three decades. Hailing from Englewood, Chicago, Mike started out DJing at the local block parties that took place playing disco, funk, soul and prototype Chicago house tracks. “I was one of the first cats bringin… read more
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Steve Poindexter
21,851 listeners
Steve Poindexter is one of the originators of the Chicago-sound. It was in the mid 80's that he started making music. Not much later h… read moreSteve Poindexter is one of the originators of the Chicago-sound. It was in the mid 80's that he started making music. Not much later he started his own label and released several records under the name Chicago Bad Boys. This project… read moreSteve Poindexter is one of the originators of the Chicago-sound. It was in the mid 80's that he started making music. Not much later he started his own label and released several records under the name Chicago Bad Boys. This project includes producers like Kareem Smith and Jamal Mjos. Early … read more
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Bam Bam
67,396 listeners
There are at least three artists with this name: 1) Bam Bam is a band from Monterrey, México, currently signed to Arts & Crafts México.… read moreThere are at least three artists with this name: 1) Bam Bam is a band from Monterrey, México, currently signed to Arts & Crafts México. Their first LP, entitled Futura vía was released in March, 2011. 2) Chris (Bam Bam) Westbrook, c… read moreThere are at least three artists with this name: 1) Bam Bam is a band from Monterrey, México, currently signed to Arts & Crafts México. Their first LP, entitled Futura vía was released in March, 2011. 2) Chris (Bam Bam) Westbrook, colloquially Bam Bam, is a house/acid/techno artist, as well … read more
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DJ Pierre
38,520 listeners
Can be considered one of the “founding fathers” of Acid House for his role in the development of the genre, specifically by being a member … read moreCan be considered one of the “founding fathers” of Acid House for his role in the development of the genre, specifically by being a member of Phuture, who released the 1987 E.P. Acid Trax which is considered by many to be the birth of Acid House. He was born Nathaniel Pierre Jones, in the suburbs… read more