Everything has its own origin story. You have one, this podcast has one, and even the music you listen to has its own origin story. More than 70 years ago, the sounds that were being forged can still be heard in some music today.
Welcome to episode 30! Zach tells us all about the TWO (yes, two) brothers who founded Chess Records and the Black artists who created its iconic sound.
Don't forget, all pictures from today's episode can be found here!
Sources:
"How Two Polish Brothers..." by Marek Kepa - Culture.PL
"The True Story of Cadillac Records" by Joel Francis - The Daily Record
"What is the Chicago Blues Style?" by Reverend Keith A Gordon
"James, Etta" - Women in Rock & Roll Project
"Etta James" by Ryan Byarlay - Blackpast.org
"Little Walter's Life..." by Jan Ramsey - OffBeat Magazine
"Biography" - Willie Dixon
"Leonard Chess" - Rock & Roll Hall of Fame