Artist Info: Jesse Saunders

Jesse Saunders (born March 10, 1962, in Chicago, Illinois) is a DJ, music and film producer, remix artist, promoter and entrepreneur. He is one of the pioneers of House music, often cited as "the originator of House music". His 1984 single, "On & On", was the first house song pressed and sold to the public.[1][2]. On July 17, 1997 Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley announced the day would be forever known as Jesse Saunders and the Pioneers of House Music Day in Chicago. [read more...]