chess records

The Chess brothers, Phil and Leonard Chess started Chess Records. 2120 South Michigan Avenue is now a City Tourist Landmark.Marshal Chess inherited the company. Now recognised for its value to R ‘ n B, Soul and especially the blues. When the Rolling Stones turned up in the early sixties to visit Howlin’ Wolf the place was not well known. … Read more

CHESS at 50 – This release was the largest release of R ‘ n B, Blues and Soul, recordings at one single time. Of course, who else could do this but CHESS! Mainly Blues artists – but this is the real foundation of Soul and Northern Soul music. Every artist has been re-released at the … Read more