Introduced to Chess Records through his pal and fellow musician Muddy Waters, Chuck Berry’s collaboration with the record label would solidify his impact on music and his connection to Chicago.

Phil Chess, who co-founded legendary Chicago rhythm and blues label Chess Records, has died at age 95 at his home in Arizona. Chess Records roster included Etta James, Howlin’ Wolf, Ike Turner, Bo ...

CHICAGO Chess Records co-founder Phil Chess, who with brother Leonard helped launch the careers of Chuck Berry, Howlin Wolf, Muddy Waters and others and amassed a catalog of rock and electric Chicago ...

Chicago-based Chess Records helped make stars of Muddy Waters, Etta James and a force of nature named Chuck Berry, who died March 18, 2017, at his home outside St. Louis. He was 90. In 2010, WBEZ’s ...