The label recorded Muddy Waters, Etta James, Howlin’ Wolf, Chuck Berry, Bo Diddley, Koko Taylor and dozens of other blues giants.
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Legendary Chicago blues label Chess Records marks its 75th anniversary

For many, Chess Records, which Polish brothers Leonard and Phil Chess founded exactly 75 years ago, is the greatest recording studio in Chicago.

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