Articles related to "Chess Records"
Chicago - Part 2
The first years of the Chess and Vee Jay dynasties which saw the rise of doo-wop and ever-more electric guitar.
leonard chess • chess records • vee jay • muddy waters • willie dixon
The first years of the Chess and Vee Jay dynasties which saw the rise of doo-wop and ever-more electric guitar.
leonard chess • chess records • vee jay • muddy waters • willie dixon
DVD Review: Cadillac Records
Muddy Waters, Howlin' Wolf, and Etta James are featured in this optimistic view of Chess Records, the Chicago R&B and Blues record label of the 1950s and '60s.
cadillac records • musical biopic • chess records • chicago r&b • chicago blues 1950s
Muddy Waters, Howlin' Wolf, and Etta James are featured in this optimistic view of Chess Records, the Chicago R&B and Blues record label of the 1950s and '60s.
cadillac records • musical biopic • chess records • chicago r&b • chicago blues 1950s
The All-Time Top 100 R&B Tunes - Part 4: 31 - 40
Ten more in our most popular ongoing series. What do you think of the picks? Join the discussion.
james brown • ralph bass • the radiants • muddy waters • chess records
Ten more in our most popular ongoing series. What do you think of the picks? Join the discussion.
james brown • ralph bass • the radiants • muddy waters • chess records
Willie Dixon
The man who is mainly responsible for what you know about Chicago blues.
willie dixon • muddy waters • chuck berry • leonard chess • chess records
The man who is mainly responsible for what you know about Chicago blues.
willie dixon • muddy waters • chuck berry • leonard chess • chess records
Chuck Berry (1926 - )
Short bio of Chuck Berry.
chuck berry • keith richards • rolling stones • stones • come on
Short bio of Chuck Berry.
chuck berry • keith richards • rolling stones • stones • come on
1955: Rock is born (Early Rock Part I)
From early influences to early rock: now we see when it all started, the first real rock song and some of the people that made rock possible. This basically covers 1955, and a bit before it.
early rock • chuck berry • 1955 • rock
From early influences to early rock: now we see when it all started, the first real rock song and some of the people that made rock possible. This basically covers 1955, and a bit before it.
early rock • chuck berry • 1955 • rock
Chicago Bluesman Buddy Guy
The life of arguably the greatest living Chicago bluesman.
blues • bluesman • buddy • guy • chess
The life of arguably the greatest living Chicago bluesman.
blues • bluesman • buddy • guy • chess
Freddie King (1934 - 1976)
A brief bio of Blues great Freddie King
freddie king • rolling stones • keith richards • influence
A brief bio of Blues great Freddie King
freddie king • rolling stones • keith richards • influence
The Under Assistant West Coast Promotion Man
The Stones make fun of their unwanted "chaperone"
stones • rolling stones • mick jagger • keith richards • songs
The Stones make fun of their unwanted "chaperone"
stones • rolling stones • mick jagger • keith richards • songs
Bob Dylan: Together Through Life
Bob Dylan's new album, "Together Through Life" has plenty of growl and an interesting sound, but lacks depth and substance
bob dylan together through life • together through life • together through life review • david hidalgo • david hidalgo together through life
Bob Dylan's new album, "Together Through Life" has plenty of growl and an interesting sound, but lacks depth and substance
bob dylan together through life • together through life • together through life review • david hidalgo • david hidalgo together through life
Buddy Guy
Chicago has one of the richest musical histories of any American city. Musical genres such as jazz and blues had major historical events happen along the shores of Lake
buddy guy • buddy guy guitar • buddy guy music • blues guitar • play blues guitar
Chicago has one of the richest musical histories of any American city. Musical genres such as jazz and blues had major historical events happen along the shores of Lake
buddy guy • buddy guy guitar • buddy guy music • blues guitar • play blues guitar
Howlin' Wolf (1910-1976)
Howlin' Wolf, blues giant was another major influence on The Rolling Stones.
chester arthur burnett • influence • rolling stones
Howlin' Wolf, blues giant was another major influence on The Rolling Stones.
chester arthur burnett • influence • rolling stones
Koko Taylor - Royal Blue
Koko Taylor's first CD in seven years reinforces her status as Chicago blues'most powerful female belter - and as an inspiration to both rockers and R & B musicians alike.
blues • rock • vocals • guitar • chicago
Koko Taylor's first CD in seven years reinforces her status as Chicago blues'most powerful female belter - and as an inspiration to both rockers and R & B musicians alike.
blues • rock • vocals • guitar • chicago
Reverend C.L. Franklin And The Gospel Connection
A look at one of the key figures who gave American music its sublime fervor.
franlin • detroit • gospel • clara ward • james cleveland
A look at one of the key figures who gave American music its sublime fervor.
franlin • detroit • gospel • clara ward • james cleveland
Willie Dixon ( 1915 - 1992)
Biography of Blues legend Willie Dixon.
blues • rolling stones • willie dixon • chicago
Biography of Blues legend Willie Dixon.
blues • rolling stones • willie dixon • chicago
1960 (Part II: Motown)
This week, we take a look at Motown's beginnings, mainly around 1960. We see how Berry Gordy Jr got his start, founded the company, met Smokey Robinson and gained success.
motown • 1960 • rock history • berry gordy jr. • marvelettes
This week, we take a look at Motown's beginnings, mainly around 1960. We see how Berry Gordy Jr got his start, founded the company, met Smokey Robinson and gained success.
motown • 1960 • rock history • berry gordy jr. • marvelettes
Aretha Franklin - Amazing Grace: Complete Recordings
Each time the Queen of Soul sings gospel something divine happens. She sounds more youthful and vibrant than ever. The spark in her voice and her approach to the material make the result of each project she endures all the more satisfying. Even after a dozen listens to her songs none of them lose bloom.
Each time the Queen of Soul sings gospel something divine happens. She sounds more youthful and vibrant than ever. The spark in her voice and her approach to the material make the result of each project she endures all the more satisfying. Even after a dozen listens to her songs none of them lose bloom.
Dorothy Ashby; The Rubaiyat Album Review
1970 saw a change of direction for jazz harpist Dorothy Ashby, with the release of the supremely spiritual and utterly brillaint The Rubaiyat of Dorothy Ashby.
dorothy ashby the rubaiyat • dorothy ashby album review • dorothy ashby afro harping • dorothy ashby funk • omar khayyam poetry
1970 saw a change of direction for jazz harpist Dorothy Ashby, with the release of the supremely spiritual and utterly brillaint The Rubaiyat of Dorothy Ashby.
dorothy ashby the rubaiyat • dorothy ashby album review • dorothy ashby afro harping • dorothy ashby funk • omar khayyam poetry
Happy to Be In Love Songs
When you've finally met that special someone it's time to celebrate. Why not sing to the music of Etta James, Dean Martin, and Michael Bublè?
love songs • romantic music • happy songs • ain’t no other man • baby boy
When you've finally met that special someone it's time to celebrate. Why not sing to the music of Etta James, Dean Martin, and Michael Bublè?
love songs • romantic music • happy songs • ain’t no other man • baby boy
Memphis - Part 1
A look at early key events, including a black-radio milestone and the making of the world's first rock & roll record.
b.b. king • roscoe gordon • johnny ace • sam phillips • modern
A look at early key events, including a black-radio milestone and the making of the world's first rock & roll record.
b.b. king • roscoe gordon • johnny ace • sam phillips • modern
Muddy Waters (1915-1983)
A brief biography of one of The Stones' biggest influences: Muddy Waters.
muddy waters • blues • chicago • son house • robert johnson
A brief biography of one of The Stones' biggest influences: Muddy Waters.
muddy waters • blues • chicago • son house • robert johnson
Stones History (Mar. 27 - Apr. 2)
A look at what happend this week in the Stones' Dark Past.
stones • rolling stones • keith • mick • ron
A look at what happend this week in the Stones' Dark Past.
stones • rolling stones • keith • mick • ron
The 30th Annual Chicago Jazz Festival
If there is one thing that Chicago manages to do right, it's music festivals. The festival season opens with the Chicago Blues Festival and ends with the Jazz Festival.
jazz • chicago • festival • music • concert
If there is one thing that Chicago manages to do right, it's music festivals. The festival season opens with the Chicago Blues Festival and ends with the Jazz Festival.
jazz • chicago • festival • music • concert
What Country and Southern Rock Owe To Classic Soul Music Pt. 2
How Alabama soul provided the roots for much of modern music.
allman • scaggs • muscle shoals • fame • pickett
How Alabama soul provided the roots for much of modern music.
allman • scaggs • muscle shoals • fame • pickett
A Classic Club Scene: Naptown's Indiana Avenue
To celebrate Indy 500 weekend, we look at that city's incredibly rich black-music heritage.
wes montgomery • jimmy coe • j.j. johnson • freddie hubbard • leroy carr
To celebrate Indy 500 weekend, we look at that city's incredibly rich black-music heritage.
wes montgomery • jimmy coe • j.j. johnson • freddie hubbard • leroy carr
Early Influences, Part II: The Legends
A look at five of Rock's founding fathers who sent countless performers on their way and set the stage for the greatest music of all time. Featured here are Robert Johnson, Jelly Roll Morton, Willie Dixon, Lead Belly and B.B. King.
robert johnson • jelly roll morton • willie dixon • lead belly • b.b. king
A look at five of Rock's founding fathers who sent countless performers on their way and set the stage for the greatest music of all time. Featured here are Robert Johnson, Jelly Roll Morton, Willie Dixon, Lead Belly and B.B. King.
robert johnson • jelly roll morton • willie dixon • lead belly • b.b. king
Etta James
She has one of the most powerful voices in r&b and she's lived the most colorful life in a field brimming with colorful lives.
etta james • jesse belvin • ralph bass • johnny otis • jimi hendrix
She has one of the most powerful voices in r&b and she's lived the most colorful life in a field brimming with colorful lives.
etta james • jesse belvin • ralph bass • johnny otis • jimi hendrix
Sam Cooke
A look at the enigmatic, impossibly handsome pop idol and the demons behind the clean-cut image.
sonny bono • ronald reagan • art rupe • bumps blackwell • specialty
A look at the enigmatic, impossibly handsome pop idol and the demons behind the clean-cut image.
sonny bono • ronald reagan • art rupe • bumps blackwell • specialty
The All-Time Top 100 R&B Tunes - Part 1: The Top Ten
A carefully thought-out ranking of the very best of black popular music from 1945 onward.
ike & tina turner • martha reeves • brooke benton • joe liggins • coasters
A carefully thought-out ranking of the very best of black popular music from 1945 onward.
ike & tina turner • martha reeves • brooke benton • joe liggins • coasters
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