Phil Chess

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crystal balls The Garden of Earthly Delights 20 Oct 16 1.52pm
Phil Chess, who founded Chess Records in 1947 with his brother Leonard, died on Tuesday. Artists on the label included Muddy Waters, Elmore James, Sonny Boy Williamson, Bo Diddley and Chuck Berry. One of the greatest record labels of all time, without Chess the British blues boom of the early sixties wouldn't have happened, so no Rolling Stones, Yardbirds, Animals etc etc. RIP Phil [Link] I used to be immortal
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The Garden of Earthly Delights 20 Oct 16 1.52pm

Phil Chess, who founded Chess Records in 1947 with his brother Leonard, died on Tuesday.

Artists on the label included Muddy Waters, Elmore James, Sonny Boy Williamson, Bo Diddley and Chuck Berry. One of the greatest record labels of all time, without Chess the British blues boom of the early sixties wouldn't have happened, so no Rolling Stones, Yardbirds, Animals etc etc.

RIP Phil

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I used to be immortal

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Dan Theolmesdaleroad Up north 20 Oct 16 2.41pm
I doubt even Phil Chess himself could have foreseen just what an impact Chess Records would later have on the music world after its foundation nearly 70 years ago. While I was sorry to hear of his death, I am glad he was able to live long enough to see the rise of the generations of artists his label inspired. As long as people are still listening to great music, he will never be forgotten.
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I doubt even Phil Chess himself could have foreseen just what an impact Chess Records would later have on the music world after its foundation nearly 70 years ago. While I was sorry to hear of his death, I am glad he was able to live long enough to see the rise of the generations of artists his label inspired.

As long as people are still listening to great music, he will never be forgotten.

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carlonoil Naples 20 Oct 16 5.22pm
Wasn't his real name Ruy Lopez?
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Naples 20 Oct 16 5.22pm

Wasn't his real name Ruy Lopez?

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legaleagle 20 Oct 16 10.52pm
RIP Phil. Not bad going for an immigrant from Poland, born Fiszel Czyz and a good example of the benefits an immigrant from C/E Europe can bring to the place they go to. Chess (run by him and his brother Leonard) has to be one of the great independent record labels for rhythm 'n blues and blues... In addition to those great artists the OP listed,also Howlin' Wolf,Little Milton,Etta James and Little Walter. If you don't know this stuff,start here! [Link] [Link] [Link] Edited by legaleagle (20 Oct 2016 10.55pm)
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20 Oct 16 10.52pm

RIP Phil.

Not bad going for an immigrant from Poland, born Fiszel Czyz and a good example of the benefits an immigrant from C/E Europe can bring to the place they go to.

Chess (run by him and his brother Leonard) has to be one of the great independent record labels for rhythm 'n blues and blues... In addition to those great artists the OP listed,also Howlin' Wolf,Little Milton,Etta James and Little Walter.

If you don't know this stuff,start here!

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Edited by legaleagle (20 Oct 2016 10.55pm)

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Hoof Hearted 21 Oct 16 11.11am
He was just a pawn in the music industry, but sounds like he should have been a Knight!
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Hoof Hearted 21 Oct 16 11.11am

He was just a pawn in the music industry, but sounds like he should have been a Knight!

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carlonoil Naples 21 Oct 16 11.34am
Was he involved with Castle Records? Just thought I'd ask in passing. Edited by carlonoil (21 Oct 2016 11.35am)
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Naples 21 Oct 16 11.34am

Was he involved with Castle Records? Just thought I'd ask in passing.

Edited by carlonoil (21 Oct 2016 11.35am)

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Hoof Hearted 21 Oct 16 11.53am
He definitely tried to sign Queen.
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Hoof Hearted 21 Oct 16 11.53am

He definitely tried to sign Queen.

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Hoof Hearted 21 Oct 16 11.54am
Originally posted by carlonoil Was he involved with Castle Records? Just thought I'd ask in passing. Edited by carlonoil (21 Oct 2016 11.35am) I'll check, mate.
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Hoof Hearted 21 Oct 16 11.54am

Originally posted by carlonoil

Was he involved with Castle Records? Just thought I'd ask in passing.

Edited by carlonoil (21 Oct 2016 11.35am)

I'll check, mate.

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