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House Music Revolution: From Chicago to New York

2/4/2025

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House music burst onto the scene in 1980s Chicago, thanks to pioneering DJs like Frankie Knuckles and influential producers like Marshall Jefferson. By the late '80s, the genre found its heartbeat in New York City, propelled by legends such as Todd Terry and David Morales, with Tedd Patterson making waves after his 1991 move to the city.

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House music burst onto the scene in 1980s Chicago, thanks to pioneering DJs like Frankie Knuckles and influential producers like Marshall Jefferson. By the late '80s, the genre found its heartbeat in New York City, propelled by legends such as Todd Terry and David Morales, with Tedd Patterson making waves after his 1991 move to the city.