A Tour of Chess Records

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Uploaded by on Dec 2, 2008

Back in 2003, Shirli Dixon, daughter of blues legend Willie Dixon and then-president of the Blues Heaven Foundation, took us on an audio tour of Chess Records. Features music samples and interview clips from Chess Records artists.

Make sure to go see Cadillac Records, the story of Chess Records, in theaters December 5th!

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  • It's an audio tour only.

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  • You Dont Keep the Blues Alive, The blues Keeps You Alive!

  • Some Pics Would Have Been Nice,But I Appreciate You Sharing It With Us

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  • does any old schoolers know my grandpa brycej roberson i would like to hear him jam ive been playn for thirty years and wanna hear my gramps play so if u knew him please hit me up im johnieb

  • I travelled all the way from Australia to check out 2120 Michigan ave. It was closed. Really pissed me off!! Lol

  • WHERE IS THE TOUR????

  • Big Walter Horton and Willie Dixon were the "Heart" of the Chicago Blues.

    Go Chicago Bears!!!

  • I thought this video was about chess... and records such as "the guiness records" hehehe... oh well... blues is ok too :P

  • @gnarlyTHRASHER Now that is heavy !!!!! just gave me chils

  • @bryant1234 walter was the heart of the music and he brought energy to the harp and my babe, later stole by elvis, was one of the all time great r&b songsof all time simple yet magnificent

  • @TheBluesmobile no offense but thats not a tour then is it..

  • they never mention little walter... what the fuck!!!!!

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