Chess Records
Chess Records was an American record company, founded in 1950 in Chicago and specializing in blues and rhythm and blues. Over time it expanded into soul music, gospel music, early rock and roll, and occasional jazz and comedy recordings, released on the Chess label and on its subsidiary labels Checker, Argo/Cadet and Cadet Concept. The entire Chess catalogue is currently owned by Universal Music Group and managed by Geffen Records.
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| Founded | 1950
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| Defunct | 1975
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| Status | Inactive
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| Genre | Various
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| Country of origin | United States
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| Location | Chicago, Illinois
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