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Roll over Beethoven: The Chess Records Saga

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Chicago's Chess Records was one of the greatest labels of the post-war era, ranking alongside other mighty independents like Atlantic, Stax and Sun. From 1950 till its demise at the end of the 60s, Chess released a myriad of electric blues, rock 'n' roll and soul classics that helped change the landscape of black and white popular music. Chess was the label that gave the world such sonic adventurers as Chuck Berry, Muddy Waters, Bo Diddley, Howlin' Wolf and Etta James. In this BBC 4 documentary to mark the label's 60th anniversary, the likes of Jimmy Page, Mick Hucknall, Public Enemy's Chuck D, Paul Jones and Little Steven, as well as those attached to the label such as founder's son Marshall Chess, pay tribute to its extraordinary music and influence.

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Record CompanyChicago's Chess Records

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What is Roll over Beethoven: The Chess Records Saga (2010) about?

Chicago's Chess Records was one of the greatest labels of the post-war era, ranking alongside other mighty independents like Atlantic, Stax and Sun. From 1950 till its demise at the end of the 60s, Chess released a myriad of electric blues, rock 'n' roll and soul classics that helped change the landscape of black and white popular music. Chess was the label that gave the world such sonic…

Who stars in Roll over Beethoven: The Chess Records Saga?

Roll over Beethoven: The Chess Records Saga stars Lynne Seymour (Narrator), Naphtalia Loderick, Maurice Tompkins, Elis Williams, Osian Williams-Huw. The film was directed by James Maycock.

How long is Roll over Beethoven: The Chess Records Saga?

Roll over Beethoven: The Chess Records Saga has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2010.

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