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  1. Leonard Samuel Chess (born Lejzor Szmuel Czyż; March 12, 1917 – October 16, 1969), best known simply as Leonard Chess, was a Polish-American record company executive and the co-founder of Chess Records. He was influential in the development of electric blues, Chicago blues, and rock and roll.

  2. Like the song says, ‘I just don’t want to be free.’”. When Leonard Chessthe founder of James’s label, Chess Records—first heard the song, James says, “he got up and left the room ...

  3. Leonard Chess (born March 12, 1917, Motule, Pol.—died Oct. 16, 1969, Chicago, Ill., U.S.) was a Polish-born U.S. record producer. He immigrated to the U.S in 1928 with his mother, sister, and brother—and future partner—Fiszel (later Philip); they joined his father, who had preceded them, in Chicago. After working at several trades ...

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  4. Oct 18, 2023 · Leonard Chess, a renowned music industry mogul, played a vital role in shaping the landscape of modern popular music. As the co-founder of Chess Records, he discovered and promoted legendary artists like Muddy Waters, Chuck Berry, and Etta James.

  5. Jun 11, 2020 · One of his most entertaining books is about Chess Records, the legendary Blues record label. It’s the story of Jewish immigrants and black migrants in Chicago, and how the blues were...

  6. Learn about Leonard Chess, the Polish immigrant who founded Chess Records and made it the home of electrified urban Blues legends like Muddy Waters, Howlin' Wolf and Chuck Berry. Discover his producing skills, his talent scouting, his impact on Rock'n'Roll and his legacy in the music industry.

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  8. Future Rock Legends is your home for Leonard Chess and the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, including year of eligibility, number of nominations, induction chances, essential songs and albums, and an open discussion of their career.

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