Leonard Chess

Record executive, co-founder of Chess Records

Leonard Chess - Artists & Creatives born March 12th, 1917
Born
Died

1969
57 years ago — 52 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United States

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Co-founded Chess Records, a significant record label in the history of American music. Established the label in 1950 alongside his brother Phil, focusing on blues and R&B music. Worked with iconic artists such as Muddy Waters, Howlin' Wolf, and Chuck Berry, contributing to the popularization of these genres. Contributed to the development of rock and roll music through the label’s influential productions. Chess Records became a major force in the music industry during the 1950s and 1960s.

Co-founded Chess Records

Produced music for Muddy Waters

Worked with Chuck Berry and Howlin' Wolf

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