Chess Records

right-track · 11-15-2010, 02:40 PM

Any British lovers of this amazing Chicago based record label can watch the story of Chess Records on the BBC iPlayer.
Even if none of the following genres interest you, it's a must see for any music lover with an interest in music history.
The label specialised in blues, R&B, soul, gospel music, early rock and roll, and occasional jazz releases. Not to mention being responsible for some classic Northern Soul tunes.
Artists signed to Chess (amongst many others) include;
Bo Diddley, The Flamingos, Benny Goodman, Fontella Bass, Howlin' Wolf, Etta James, Gene Chandler, Tony Clarke, John Lee Hooker, Muddy Waters, Ramsey Lewis Trio etc.

BBC - BBC Four Programmes - Legends, Roll over Beethoven - The Chess Records Saga

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right-track Atchin' Akai Join Date: May 2005 Location: Unamerica Posts: 8,769	Chess Records Any British lovers of this amazing Chicago based record label can watch the story of Chess Records on the BBC iPlayer. Even if none of the following genres interest you, it's a must see for any music lover with an interest in music history. The label specialised in blues, R&B, soul, gospel music, early rock and roll, and occasional jazz releases. Not to mention being responsible for some classic Northern Soul tunes. Artists signed to Chess (amongst many others) include; Bo Diddley, The Flamingos, Benny Goodman, Fontella Bass, Howlin' Wolf, Etta James, Gene Chandler, Tony Clarke, John Lee Hooker, Muddy Waters, Ramsey Lewis Trio etc. BBC - BBC Four Programmes - Legends, Roll over Beethoven - The Chess Records Saga Last edited by right-track; 11-15-2010 at 05:09 PM.