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STORY OF CHESS RECORDS
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| By: |
John Collis, Buddy Guy (Foreword) |
| Format: |
Hardback |
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£20.00 |
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| ISBN 10: |
0747537135 |
| ISBN 13: |
9780747537137 |
| Publisher: |
BLOOMSBURY PUBLISHING PLC |
| Pub. date: |
22 October, 1998 |
| Pages: |
192 |
| Description: |
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. |
| Synopsis: |
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. |
| Illustrations: |
illustrations |
| Publication: |
UK |
| Imprint: |
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
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Non-returnable |
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