Chess Records (jan 1, 1950 – jan 1, 1975)
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Founded by Leonard and Phil Chess in Chicago in 1950, Chess was famous for its blues and R&B recordings but later expanded to soul, gospel, and early rock. Chess signed artists like Muddy Waters, Chuck Berry, and Howlin' Wolf.https://www.americanbluesscene.com/2018/07/ten-essential-chess-records-albums-2ckr/
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jan 1, 1950
jan 1, 1975
~ 25 years