First, a key spoiler: Cadillac Records is not the story of Chess Records, the blues label started in Chicago in 1950 by brothers Leonard and Phil Chess that featured among its stable of artists Muddy ...
It’s May 1968 and a turbulent age, with the life-changing political events of half a century still unfolding. Riots and revolution circle this third stone from the sun as war, terrorism and civil ...
Phil Chess, who co-founded legendary Chicago rhythm and blues label Chess Records, has died at age 95 at his home in Arizona. Chess Records roster included Etta James, Howlin’ Wolf, Ike Turner, Bo ...
The blues is a family business for Marshall Chess. His father, Leonard Chess, co-founded the legendary Chess Records label of Chicago in 1950. And, boy, did they release music - Chuck Berry, Muddy ...
Blues Brothers guitarist Matt “Guitar” Murphy has died, as Rolling Stone reports. Known for his work alongside blues greats Howlin’ Wolf, Muddy Waters, James Cotton, and Memphis Slim, Murphy appeared ...
First, a key spoiler: Cadillac Records is not the story of Chess Records, the blues label started in Chicago in 1950 by brothers Leonard and Phil Chess that featured Muddy Waters, Howlin’ Wolf, Bo ...
CHICAGO Chess Records co-founder Phil Chess, who with brother Leonard helped launch the careers of Chuck Berry, Howlin Wolf, Muddy Waters and others and amassed a catalog of rock and electric Chicago ...
The Rolling Stones have curated a new compilation, Confessin’ the Blues, that will feature songs from blues legends like Howlin’ Wolf, Chuck Berry and Muddy Waters. The set arrives November 9th via ...