: A central theme of the early scene was "Jacking," a style of dance and a spiritual philosophy famously summarized in Chuck Roberts' "My House" speech: "In the beginning, there was Jack... and Jack had a groove" . Key Pioneers and Anthems
While Knuckles was the "Godfather," other artists were instrumental in defining the genre's technical and commercial foundations: What's the story behind the creation of house music? Old School House Music s
The story of is a tale of resilience, beginning in the underground clubs of Chicago during the early 1980s. It emerged from the ashes of the "Disco Demolition," as marginalized Black and Latino LGBTQ+ communities created a safe space to dance when they were largely excluded from mainstream venues. The Warehouse and Frankie Knuckles : A central theme of the early scene