In a roaring two-hour set, the octogenarian proved he still can bring the funk, even if he is more hype man for the members ...

The Chicago house music scene is mourning the loss of an iconic figure. Charles Chambers, known as DJ Funk, died of cancer this week. He was 54. Jonas Adams, who's a producer at ALL THINGS CONSIDERED, ...

The great grandfather, who paved the way for the likes of Prince and the Red Hot Chili Peppers, plays Houston's House of ...

Influential Chicago producer and musician DJ Funk has died, aged 54. His death was confirmed and publicly announced by collaborator DJ Slugo on Wednesday (March 5) who said in an Instagram video: “I ...

This weekend in Chicagoland, enjoy a variety of shows and events, including the hit musical "Hell's Kitchen", a musical adaptation of "Jekyll & Hyde", "Gabby's Dollhouse", the 40th anniversary of ...

DJ Funk, the Chicago legend who coined the term "ghetto house," has died. The musician, whose real name was Charles Chambers, was 54. Funk's death was confirmed to PEOPLE by his friend and ...

Chicago house music DJ and producer Farley “Jackmaster” Funk could get honored with his own street in the South Loop. Ald. Bob Fioretti (2nd) introduced the honorary street proposal on Wednesday, days ...

'He was one of the pioneers of the sound we call ghetto house music in Chicago,' his friend DJ Slugo told People Thursday in an email. 'We love and miss you my brother, and I won't let our sound die.' ...

CHICAGO (CBS) -- Chicago is getting ready to celebrate 40 years as the birthplace of house music. On Tuesday, the city revealed plans for the big anniversary, turning Daley Plaza into a dance party.

First things first, house music is Black queer music. A vehicle used to transcend earthly troubles and a soundtrack for the disappearing of bodies on dance floors snatched up by the AIDS virus. Music ...

Harry Styles drew from the hazy sounds of Pink Floyd and David Bowie on his debut solo album, and bathed in the mellow vibes of '70s soft rock for much of his sophomore outing, “Fine Line.” On his ...