Leonard Chess
Polish-American record executive (1917–1969) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Leonard Samuel Chess (born Lejzor Szmuel Czyż; March 12, 1917 – October 16, 1969), best known simply as Leonard Chess, was a Polish-American record company executive and the co-founder of Chess Records. He was influential in the development of electric blues, Chicago blues, and rock and roll.
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Born | Lejzor Szmuel Czyż (1917-03-12)March 12, 1917 Motal, Poland |
Died | October 16, 1969(1969-10-16) (aged 52) Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
Burial place | Westlawn Cemetery |
Occupation | Record company executive |
Spouse | Revetta Sloan |
Children | 3 including Marshall Chess |
Family | Jamar Chess (grandson) |
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Years active | 1938–1969 |
Labels | Chess, Checker, Argo, Cadet |
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