Who are the greatest house music producers and DJs of all time?

House music was born in Chicago in the 1980s and grew into a global phenomenon — these are the producers and DJs who created, defined and spread the genre worldwide.

1

Frankie Knuckles

Legendary Chicago DJ dubbed 'The Godfather of House Music' who shaped the genre at The Warehouse in the late 1970s.

2

Larry Heard

Chicago producer (Mr. Fingers) who created the deep, soulful foundations of house with tracks like 'Can You Feel It.'

3

Larry Levan

New York DJ whose Paradise Garage residency set the template for DJ culture and deeply influenced house music.