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10 de feb. de 2024 · The Macomba Lounge and the beginning of Chess Records. Leonard first stepped out on his own when he took over a liquor store at 5060 South State Street, in the heart of the black community.
Introduction. Chess Records is not just a record label; it’s an iconic institution that shaped the course of American music. In the 1950s, a new genre emerged, defining not just music but an entire culture, during a time of greatness. The raw, urban sound of blues took center stage, captivating audiences like never before.
Chess Records was founded in 1950 by two Polish immigrant brothers, Lejzor and Fiszel Czyz, who’s names were later changed to Leonard Chess and Philip Chess respectively when they came to America. The Chess brothers owned several bars and nightclubs in Chicago. Several delta bluesmen who migrated to Chicago in the 1930’s and 1940’s ...
9 de dic. de 2017 · Records inspire us all to strive for greatness. The long legacy of chess has birthed some records which have stood for decades, and some that may well stand for centuries. Here are seven of the most amazing chess records ever etched into history. Longest Winning Streak Longest Undefeated Streak Longest-Reigning...
10 de may. de 2017 · With the passing of Phil Chess, co-founder of Chess Records, in late 2016, Culture Trip takes a look back at the story of the legendary independent label that brought the Chicago blues of Muddy Waters and Howlin’ Wolf and the rock and roll of Chuck Berry to the world’s attention in the 1940s, ‘50s, and ‘60s. Phil and Leonard Chess were ...
Leonard Chess died on October 16th, 1969. Company: Chess Producing Corp. or sometimes Chess Records Associated to the publishing company Arc Music (2) or Arc Music Corp., that was co-founded by Leonard Chess in 1953. Label code: LC 0156 For company credits, see: -Chess Record Corp. / Chess Records Corp. / Chess Recording Corp.-Chess Producing Corp.
Cadillac Records is a 2008 American biographical drama film written and directed by Darnell Martin.The film explores the musical era from the early 1940s to the late 1960s, chronicling the life of the influential Chicago-based record-company executive Leonard Chess, and a few of the musicians who recorded for Chess Records.. The film stars Adrien Brody as Leonard Chess, Jeffrey Wright as Muddy ...
