By the age of 21 Chip E. was a world wide name. In 1987 he became the first (and still the only) Chicago artist to be in regular rotation on all 3 major Chicago radio stations (WBMX, WGCI, B96). Former B96 programming manager Joe Bohannon (Joe Bo) made the decision to add "If You Only Knew" to regular rotation and with that began the transition of the station from CHR (contemporary hit radio) to a Dance Music station. ---- see MUSIC for more info ----
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Because of difficulties getting out of a contract with D.J. International records, Chip decided that he would rather not record if he had to do it for D.J. International. His first release "Jack Trax" is one of the most coveted early House Music releases, fetching upwards of $1500.00 (USD) on eBay. ---- see MOVIES for more info ----
Chip E. has recently resurfaced as a film and DVD guru. Besides work with artists such as Michael McDonald, Fleetwood Mac, Prince, The Dead, and Black Eyed Peas, Chip has produced a feature length documentary on the subject of House Music. The documentary is titled "The UnUsual Suspects - Once Upon a Time in House Music". ----- see TELEVISION for more info ----
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The UnUsual Suspects - Once Upon a Time in House Music
Too busy watching moviesBesides Frankie Knuckles, other artists Chip jump started into the music world were Liddell Townsel, Kevin Irving, and Harri Dennis of "The It".
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