Chess Records

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Title

Chess Records

Subject

Chicago record label
Blues, rock-n-roll, Rhythm

Description

Chess Records was a Chicago based music record label primarily blues, rhythm, soul music, gospel music, early rock and roll, and jazz. The label was founded by Polish brothers Leonard and Phil Chess and eventually was sold off to Universal Music Company in 1969. Notable artists include Muddy Waters, Etta James, Chuck Berry, and John Lee Hooker.

Creator

Leonard and Phil Chess

Date

1950

Language

English

Citation

Leonard and Phil Chess, “Chess Records,” Paris of the Midwest: Chicago, 1837-1987, accessed March 28, 2024, https://parisofthemidwest.omeka.net/items/show/53.