#245 Chess Records & Opinions on Dark Night of the Soul
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Sound Opinions
4.3 • 2K Ratings
🗓️ 6 August 2010
⏱️ 60 minutes
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Jim and Greg explore the history and influence of Chess Records. During its 25 year run, the Chicago label put out music by Bo Diddley, Chuck Berry and Muddy Waters—forever changing the sound of rock and roll.
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| 1:05.0 | During the 50s and 60s chess records was the place to record the blues, |
| 1:09.0 | but it also had a major role in shaping rock and roll. |
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| 1:14.7 | and I'm Greg Kout of the Chicago Tribune. |
| 1:16.6 | Jim and I will talk about the history and influence of the great chess records |
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