Story of Chess Records by John Collis

Story of Chess Records by John Collis

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Summary

Telling the story of the revolution in Chicago Blues, beginning with the music of Chuck Berry, and the exploitation of black musicians by white entrepreneurs. Provides an examination of the subject of exploitation within the record business and celebrates the music of two artists both signed to Chess Records.

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Story of Chess Records by John Collis

The story of Chess Records, set up by the Chess brothers, who signed the two great musical pioneers Chuck Berry and Bo Diddley and provided the shop window for Chicago bluesmen. The text both examines the subject of exploitation in the music business and celebrates the work of Berry and Diddley.
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ISBN 13 9780747537137
ISBN 10 0747537135
Title Story of Chess Records
Author John Collis
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Year published 1998-10-22
Number of pages 192
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.