Chess Records, a Chicago-based label owned by Phil and Leonard Chess, was instrumental in promoting Chicago blues to national and global audiences. The label’s roster of artists included Muddy Waters, Howlin’ Wolf, Bo Diddley, and Chuck Berry. Their recordings with Chess bridged several styles of music, including rock and roll and rhythm and blues, both of which were influenced by Chicago blues.
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