The first of two international events honoring 70 years since the birth of Frankie Knuckles takes place in Chicago this Sunday night.
Smartbar’s weekly Queen! residency hosts For Frankie: A Celebration of the life of Frankie Knuckles, an all-building takeover with proceeds going to the Frankie Knuckles Foundation. Guest DJs at a night of honor for Frankie Knuckles include Tedd Patterson, Ralphi Rosario, Lori Branch and Duane Powell, plus Queen! residents Derrick Carter and Michael Serafini, hosts Lucy Stoole and Nico and guest hosts Lila Star and Peeper Johnson.

Frankie Knuckles was born on January 18, 1955 and passed away on March 31, 2014.
For Frankie has become an annual tradition at Metro / Smartbar. Frankie’s final birthday in the city was celebrated at Queen during the residency’s early days.

This year a second event with the approval of the Frankie Knuckles Foundation is taking place in London on January 25.
For Frankie tickets are available at etix.com.

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