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Episode 4

Episode 4 of 4

Marshall Chess concludes the story of the Chicago record label home to Howlin' Wolf, Muddy Waters, Chuck Berry, Bo Diddley, Etta James and more.

The final part of a series tracing the story Chess Records and its crucial contribution to the evolution of rock 'n' roll, narrated by co-founder Leonard Chess's son Marshall. The Chicago-based label was home to many blues, rhythm and blues and rock 'n' roll artists including Muddy Waters, Howlin' Wolf, Etta James, Bo Diddley, Chuck Berry, Sonny Boy Williamson and many, many more. This episode focuses on harmonica virtuoso Little Walter, Buddy Guy, the great Bo Diddley and the label's move towards soul music.

First broadcast in 2000.

30 minutes

Last on

Fri 6 May 2011 00:00

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Music Played

  • Toots & The Maytals

    Reggae Got Soul

    • Mango.

Broadcast

  • Fri 6 May 2011 00:00