It’s hard to believe that it’s been two years since the passing of our friend and Chicago legend, DJ Timbuck2. He was an innovator, a great guy, and a key figure in the local music scene. He passed away December 19th, 2015, after lengthy battle with cancer. But his memory will live on forever, as…
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The second annual memorial event for DJ Timbuck2 returns to the Metro on December 27th
On Tuesday, December 27th, we will celebrate the memory of the late, great DJ Timbuck2, at his second annual #Timbuck2Forever event at the Metro. It’s hard to believe it’s almost been a full year since we lost one of Chicago’s music icons, but on the last Tuesday of every year (a Chicago holiday), we will…
City of Chicago Names December 30 ‘DJ Timbuck2 Day’
#Timbuck2Forever Last night was monumental. A night we’ll remember forever. The world (and Chicago, of course) came out to send off DJ Timbuck2 in style, with the official #Timbuck2Forever tribute show at the Metro. Not only did the event sell out, but artists and DJs from across the country showed up to support Tim’s life and…
TONIGHT: #Timbuck2Forever Tribute Show @ Metro
TONIGHT (12/29) we honor the life and legacy of DJ Timbuck2 at the Metro for a very special Timbuck2uesday event. #Timbuck2Forever, which has been orchestrated by Tim’s inner circle, will feature some of the worlds best DJs and performers for a one-of-a-kind tribute event. The Twilite Tone, Boi Jeanius, Mano, Pharris, Nonstop, Mustafa Rocks, Flipside, DJ…
DJ MoonDawg & Friends Pay Tribute to DJ Timbuck2 on WGCI
The City of Chicago was shaken to its core earlier this week after losing the legend Timbuck2 to his battle with renal cancer. It was a tragic loss, and one that was felt across the world — not only Chicago. The world lost a friend, a brother, a son and one of the best DJs…
Timbuck2’s Funeral Arrangements Announced & Obituary Released
Tomorrow is truly TimbuckTuesday Arrangements for Timothy “Timbuck2” Jones have been announced, and fans, friends and family can pay their respects tomorrow afternoon (12/22) from 3p-8p at Rago Brothers Funeral Home. Rago Brothers Funeral Home 624 North Western Ave. Chicago, IL 60612 Come celebrate the life and legacy of a Chicago music icon — but note that…
Listen To DJ Timbuck2’s ‘The Fake Shore Drive Mixtape’ with The Cool Kids
In light of the tragic passing of a Chicago legend, DJ Timbuck2, we felt it was only right to revisit our 2009 mixtape with Tim, aptly titled The Fake Shore Drive mixtape. The original link has been inactive for a few years, so after a number of requests today, we decided to re-up. Tim and I…
Legendary Chicago DJ Timbuck2 Passes Away at 34
It saddens me to even type this right now. We’re devastated to bring you the news that legendary Chicago hip-hop fixture, DJ Timbuck2, has passed away at the young age of 34 after a lengthy battle with cancer. Tim was revered as one of the best DJs to ever do it in Chicago. He was…
Video: Big IL – Paul George
Directed by DJ Timbuck2 Today is #TimbuckTuesday, so in honor of the second weekday of the week, Tim has decided to let loose something new from his stable. And it comes from a hard-nosed emcee by the name of Big IL. Repping the South Side of the Go ILL, Big makes his FSD debut with…
Video: Lupe Fiasco & Timbuck2 “Touch the Sky” @ the ESPY Afterparty
Lupe Fiasco and Timbuck2 rocked the ESPYs a little while back. Davy Greenberg was along for the ride and recorded them performing “Touch the Sky”. Timbuck2 has been touring with Lupe this year, video of them rocking the B96 Summer bash as well after the jump. Via The LupendBlog