ESTABLISHED ON 1950
Home Of Electric Blues
Chess Records was a pivotal Chicago-based record label in the 1950s and 60s, known for its influential role in the development of blues, rhythm and blues, and early rock and roll. Founded by the Chess brothers, Leonard and Phil, the label became synonymous with the sound of the Electric Blues and featured groundbreaking artists like Muddy Waters, Howlin’ Wolf, and Chuck Berry.
