Browsing: Chess Records

Jeffrey Brown and Guy discuss his exciting upcoming memoir “When I Left Home: My Story”

Some long standing private feelings between the family of past entity of Chess Records and the owners of what has become Blues Heaven Foundation have boiled into the public light.

Etta James, the blues giant with the larger-than-life voice, has succumbed to her battle with Leukemia.

More sad news for blues and music fans this year. The manager of longstanding musical icon Etta James has stated today that the soul and blues singer is terminally ill with late-stage leukemia.

They say that 40 is the new 30, but when it comes to Buddy Guy, 75 is the new 25.

Today’s video features three famous Chess artists, Muddy Waters, Howlin’ Wolf, and Bo Diddley in a fantastic, slow-simmering version of “Goin Down Slow”.

This is a fantastic six minute music/commentary by George Thorogood and Tom Hambridge, who produced and co-wrote the album. 2120…

Trumpet records began it’s existence in Jackson, Mississippi in 1951 because of a forgotten pile of records. It lasted only five years, but it’s brief time made a enduring impact on musical history.

“I hope they don’t mistake us for one of those rock n’ roll bands.” – Mick Jagger The Rolling Stones…