THE WAREHOUSE Film Hosts Launch Benefit at The Underground Tonight
A new feature film, The Warehouse, will celebrate Chicago's legendary Warehouse afterhours club, where the internationally recognized House Music genre was born, pioneered by owner Robert Williams and the Godfather of House Music, GRAMMY Award-winning Frankie Knuckles (1955-2014).
The film is produced by Bob Teitel (Men of Honor, Barber Shop), Billy Dec (Rockit Ranch/Elston Films), Randy Crumpton (The Truth) and Joe Shanahan (Metro/Smartbar/Double Door), who will appear tonight, March 31 at 6 p.m. at the launch party and Frankie Knuckles Foundation (FKF) Benefit at The Underground (56 W. Illinois St). 100 percent of ticket proceeds to benefit the FKF.
The film will pay tribute to the life story of The Warehouse owner Robert Williams and the legacy of Knuckles' timeless artistry. Williams' Warehouse, shortened to "House" by its loyal followers, is where House Music got its name. The Warehouse club inspired a movement, transforming the music scene with a unique mix of pulsating rhythm and beats, combined with classic disco, soul, gospel and rock, creating modern dance music's global DJ culture.
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