Francis Grasso
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"He would take two records, such as Chicago's 'I'm a Man' and Led Zeppelin's 'Whole Lotta Love', and create his own custom blend."--Liberation Through Hearing (2020) by Richard Russell |
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Francis Grasso (January 1, 1948 - March 20 2001) was an American disc jockey from New York City, best known for inventing the technique of slip-cueing and later beatmatching which is the foundation of the modern club DJ's technique. Francis started his DJ career in 1967 at a New York City nightclub called Salvation II. When the primary DJ Terry Noel failed to show up on time, the owners offered Francis the job. It was there and at subsequent New York City clubs such as Tarots and his most famous nightclub, Sanctuary (featured in the movie Klute) where Francis perfected his craft. Though he died in March of 2001, the skills and techniques he pioneered remain the foundation of what is heard in a modern nightclub.
