Summary: Chess Records was located on the south side of Chicago. In 1947, it began recording blues music with Muddy Waters and Little Walter. This eventually gave birth to rock and roll in 1955 with Chuck Berry. Record producer, Leonard Chess has an ear for this different type of music and believes he can cash in by signing up new talent such as songwriter, Willie Dixon, Howlin' Wolf, and Etta James....
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment 2009
Copies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Drama DVDs, Call number: DVD DRAMA CADSummary: A collection of hand-picked classics that showcases the depth, versatility, and impact of the Chess Records label on the blues, R & B, rock'n'roll, soul and jazz music scene.
Format: sound recording-musical
Publisher / Publication Date: Mojo 2005