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Chess Records Tribute. The official Marshall Chess authorized channel. Home of Blues, Jazz, Gospel, Rock'n'roll, Soul. Our channel covers the Chess artistic legacy & beyond.
- Chess Records - A Brief History - YouTube
One of the greatest record labels in history, Chess Records...
- Chess Records - A Brief History - YouTube
Chess Records was an American record company established in 1950 in Chicago, specializing in blues and rhythm and blues. It was the successor to Aristocrat Records, founded in 1947. It expanded into soul music, gospel music, early rock and roll, and jazz and comedy recordings, released on the Chess and its subsidiary labels Checker and Argo/Cadet.
Jan 8, 2013 · First of four parts chronicling the incredible story of Chess Records. Home of Muddy Waters, Sonny Boy Williamson, Little Walter, Chuck Berry, Bo Diddley and many more great blues artists....
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Feb 22, 2018 · One of the greatest record labels in history, Chess Records changed the face of music and introduced the world legendary artists including Chuck Berry, Muddy Waters and Howlin’ Wolf. The...
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Q: What is the history of Chess Records? A: Chess Records was founded in 1950 and became one of the most important labels in the Chicago blues scene. It played a crucial role in bringing blues and R&B music to a wider audience.
Nov 1, 2016 · Chess Records, established in Chicago in 1950, was one of American music’s major institutions, helping to establish the hot, electric Chicago Blues sound and pioneer a new type of music known...
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Narrated by Marshall Chess (the co-founder Leonard Chess's son), the Chicago-based label was home to many blues, rhythm and blues and rock 'n' roll artists including Muddy Waters, Howlin'...
