Marshall Jefferson

Music Producer

Birthday September 19, 1959

Birth Sign Virgo

Birthplace Illinois

Age 64 years old

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About

Known as the father of house music, especially in the Chicago house and deep house subgenres.

Before Fame

He began as a record producer for Chicago's Universal Recording Studios, during which time he connected with Larry Sherman, owner of Trax Records.

Trivia

His single, Move Your Body (The House-Music Anthem, from 1986 was the first house song to employ the piano; it was later featured in Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas and Paris is Burning from 1991.

Family Life

His family was residing in Chicago when he was born.

Associated With

His "Move Your Body" was also used in 2002's 24 Hour Party People, directed by Michael Winterbottom.