The Chess Records Story

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6 Music Stories: The Chess Records Story - Episode 1

The Chess Records Story - Episode 1

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Marshall Chess begins the story of the Chicago record label.

Marshall Chess begins the story of the Chicago record label that was home to Howlin' Wolf, Muddy Waters, Chuck Berry, Bo Diddley, Etta James and others.

Tracing the story Chess Records and its crucial contribution to the evolution of rock 'n' roll, narrated by co-founder Leonard Chess's son Marshall. The Chicago-based label was home to many blues, rhythm and blues and rock 'n' roll artists including Muddy Waters, Howlin' Wolf, Etta James, Bo Diddley, Chuck Berry, Sonny Boy Williamson and many, many more. The label's output was a big influence on The Rolling Stones, who also recorded there.

First broadcast in 2000.

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