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Mar 13, 2018 · uDiscover Music’s Chess Records mini-documentary will whet your appetite to learn more about the Chicago indie that gave rock’n’roll to the world.
Chess Records, formed and run by brothers Leonard and Phil Chess, was a company that produced and released many important singles and albums, which are now regarded as central to the blues and rock music genre. At one time, Chess Records was considered "America's greatest blues label" with notable acts including Muddy Waters, Howlin' Wolf, Little Walter, Etta James, Chuck Berry, and Bo Diddley ...
Dec 7, 2023 · The Chess label more than held its own against Motown and Stax – as this run-down of the 10 best Chess soul records of all time shows.
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Jul 29, 2023 · Chess Records had its first hit record on July 29, 1950, Gene Ammons's 'My Foolish Heart,' then went on to even bigger heights.
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Chess Records is considered to be one of most important cornerstones of Rock & Roll and is the birthplace of Electric Blues music. Chess Records started out as an R&B label and was home to Muddy Waters, Howlin' Wolf, Sonny Boy Williamson, Little Walter, Willie Dixon, Bo Diddley, Etta James,…
Mar 16, 2022 · Chicago blues, rock ‘n’ roll landmark Chess Records definitely worth a visit. The building is a narrow façade now next door to a medical clinic and across the street from a parking garage ...
Dec 9, 2017 · Records inspire us all to strive for greatness. The long legacy of chess has birthed some records which have stood for decades, and some that may well stand for centuries. Here are seven of the most amazing chess records ever etched into history. Longest Winning Streak Longest Undefeated Streak Longest-Reigning...
