1. Larry Heard – Known as Mr. Fingers, gained recognition in the 1980s and continued to influence the house music scene.
2. Marshall Jefferson – Influential figure in Chicago house music, started gaining prominence in the late 1980s.
3. Frankie Knuckles – The Godfather of House Music, gained international fame in the 1980s and 1990s.
4. DJ Pierre – Pioneer of acid house, gained prominence in the late 1980s and early 1990s.
5. Roger Sanchez – Grammy Award-winning DJ and producer, gained mainstream success in the 1990s.
6. Louie Vega – Renowned DJ and producer, known for his contributions to house music since the late 1980s.
7. Kerri Chandler – Influential deep house DJ and producer, gained recognition in the 1990s.
8. David Morales – Grammy Award-winning DJ and producer, became prominent in the late 1980s and 1990s.
9. Tony Humphries – Influential DJ in the New York house music scene, gained recognition in the 1980s and 1990s.
10. Terry Hunter – Chicago house DJ and producer, gained prominence in the 1990s and 2000s.
11. Joe Claussell – DJ and producer known for his deep house and spiritual jazz influences, gained recognition in the 1990s.
12. Derrick Carter – Chicago house DJ and producer, known for his eclectic style, gained prominence in the 1990s.
13. DJ Sneak – House DJ and producer, known for his funky and jazzy house music, gained recognition in the 1990s.
14. Todd Terry – Grammy Award-nominated DJ and producer, known for his contributions to house and hip hop music since the late 1980s.
15. Masters At Work (Kenny Dope and Louie Vega) – Duo known for their influential house productions, gained prominence in the 1990s and 2000s.

These musicians started their careers later in the house music genre but went on to make significant contributions and influence the global dance music scene