b. Jan 25, 1962 in Chicago, IL
DJ and producer. First made his name broadcasting on Chicago’s WBMX-FM as a member of the Hot Mix 5 DJ team. Farley also appeared at the Warehouse club and then began a residency at the Playground.
Known as Farley Keith or Farley Funkin’ Keith until 1984. He then adopted the name Farley Jackmaster Funk and together with Jesse Saunders, created the first house single to reach the UK charts. His anthem Love Can’t Turn Around (cover of Isaac Hayes’ I Can’t Turn Around) made the Top Ten in mid-1986.
By the late ’80s, he had lost his DJ residency. His recorded output during the ’90s was relatively small, preferring to concentrate on performing on the global DJ circuit.