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Chuck Roberts the voice of house music
In the beginning there was Jack, and Jack had a groove And from this groove came the grooves of all grooves And while one day viciously throwing down on his box Jack boldly declared: "Let there be House" and House music was born I am you see, I am the creator and this is my house And in my house there is only House music
This past weekend, we lost a true legend, the voice of house music, Chuck Roberts. A prophet who spread the message of the music we hold dear, Chuck was a songwriter, producer, and vocalist from Chicago. His musical journey began in the church, but he later embraced funk, producing boogie hits like the 1983s "Mister I Wanna Thank You."
Mister – I Wanna Thank You (1983)
In 1986, Chuck Roberts created his masterpiece with Rhythm Control's "My House," where his iconic vocals laid down the commandments for house music. This track was famously sampled by Mr. Fingers in the seminal "Can You Feel It," turning it into the anthem that spread the gospel of house music across the globe. To honour his legacy, the team at 999heard has compiled a list of records featuring Chuck Roberts' vocals, along with some of his early tracks. Rest in peace to an icon; your influence will continue to echo on dance floors around the world.