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Howlin’ Wolf’s Self-Titled Album Gets Chess Records’ Acoustic Sounds Series Reissue

Howlin' Wolf’s 1962 self-titled sophomore album is the latest in his catalog to join Chess Records’ Acoustic Sounds Series.
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How Chess Records and Muddy Waters invented psychedelic blues with Electric Mud

It’s May 1968 and a turbulent age, with the life-changing political events of half a century still unfolding. Riots and revolution circle this third stone from the sun as war, terrorism and civil ...
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Phil Chess, co-founder of pioneering R&B label Chess Records, has died

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 ...
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Chess Records Celebrates 75th Anniversary With Reissue Campaign Geared Toward Audiophiles

The monthly series kicks off in October with the release of albums by blues pioneers Muddy Waters and Howlin' Wolf. By Melinda Newman Legendary blues and rock label Chess Records will celebrate its 75 ...
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Tom Waits and Howlin' Wolf: More Alike than You Thought

Bad As Me and the new 4 cd set of Chester Burnett, better known as Howlin’ Wolf (1910-1976). It’s called Smokestack Lightning: The Complete Chess Masters. The two singers, though separated by a ...