Ron Hardy Mixes Part 2
Ron Hardy Muzic Box mixes courtesy of Marcus Chapman–playlists and track IDs. Continue reading
Category: Chicago House
Farley “Jackmaster” Funk, 1987-1988
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Craig Loftis, Renaissance Man
The producer, DJ, sound engineer, and dance club furniture builder who has been part of Chicago’s house music scene since its inception.
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Farley Keith Mixes, 1984-1986
Any study of influential Chicago DJs would be incomplete without Farley Keith (later Farley “Jackmaster” Funk).
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Rockin’ House: Rodney Bakerr
Rodney Bakerr’s Strange Trip from Punk Rock to Acid House
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Michael Ezebukwu, The Wanderer
DJ at Club LaRay, Rialto Tap, the Clubhouse, and more
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Boogieman in the Mix
Martin “Boogieman” Luna got into the Chicago house scene when he lent his knife to a DJ at a rough party.
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Memories of Ron Hardy
An interview with Ron’s nephew, Bill, owner of Partehardy Records.
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If You Only Knew (Chip E.)
Chip E. was first named “The Godfather of House” by Street Mix magazine in November, 1986.
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Vince Lawrence, House’s Architect
Lawrence has always been content to work behind the scenes, yet his ideas and hard work shaped the history of music.
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