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The former was a successful singer-songwriter and the latter was the founder of Chess Records, one of the most important labels in the 20th century. This article will look at the life and legacy of both of these music icons. James' career began in the 1950s when her song “Roll With Me Henry” became a hit.
When Leonard Chess—the founder of James’s label, Chess Records—first heard the song, James says, “he got up and left the room ’cause he started crying… When he came back in the room, he...
Though James continued to record for Chess, she was devastated by the death of record executive Leonard Chess in 1969. James ventured into rock and funk with the release of her self-titled album in 1973, with production from the famed rock producer Gabriel Mekler , who had worked with Steppenwolf and Janis Joplin .
31. Jan. 2012 · For instance, while the film plays heavily on a romantic relationship with Chess Records head, Leonard Chess, this information was never once mentioned in Etta’s autobiography. Now for a woman to confess her trials of domestic abuse, her mindset of being an addict and other uncensored tidbits, having an affair with the boss would have easily ...
The film stars Adrien Brody as Leonard Chess, Jeffrey Wright as Muddy Waters, Columbus Short as Little Walter, Cedric the Entertainer as Willie Dixon, Eamonn Walker as Howlin' Wolf, Mos Def as Chuck Berry, and Beyoncé Knowles as Etta James. The film was released in North America on December 5, 2008, by TriStar Pictures. The soundtrack was ...
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As co-founder of the label, Leonard played a crucial role in shaping the careers of numerous artists, including Etta James. Leonard Chess understood the importance of nurturing and supporting talent. He recognized Etta James’ raw talent and unique style, leading to their inevitable collaboration.
In the 1950s, Chess Records' commercial success grew with artists such as Little Walter, The Moonglows, The Flamingos, and Chuck Berry, and in the '60s with Etta James, Fontella Bass, Koko Taylor, Little Milton, Laura Lee, and Tommy Tucker, as well as with the subsidiary labels Checker, Argo, and Cadet.
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