House Music (House) first graced the airwaves in the late 70s.  It is over 25 years later, and this unique sound is still massaging the eardrums of Generation Xers and late Baby Boomers. A culture of “househeads”, diversity and individualism was created from the music styles of Farley “Jackmaster” Funk, Frankie Knuckles, the original members of Hot Mix 5, Terry Hunter, and Steve “Silk” Hurley.

House is more than just music.  It is a feeling.  The passion of the creators and DJs can be felt through the mixes they create that reverberate through the huge speakers that rock the “house”.

In fact, House was somewhat of a miracle. These beats and mixes shattered barriers of race and sexual preference at a time when political and social efforts to achieve these goals were not very successful.  Additionally, fashion styles and dance crazes emerged as a result of this awesome musical style.

House Music Will Never Die.  How do I know?  Check out the following figures.

• Over 20,000 people attended the 20th Annual Chosen Few Picnic in Jackson Park in Chicago
• Over 18,000 like the Old School House Heads page on Facebook
• Nearly 49,000 like Old School House Music

What are your feelings on house music?  How has it impacted your life?