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The Chess Story

A two-part series on Marshall and Phil Chess, two Polish born immigrants and the remarkable story of their Chicago blues label, one of the foundations of popular music and rock and roll.

Part of The Radio 1 Music Collection Series.
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When: Series finished
Presenter: Marcus Connaughton
Editor: Marcus Connaughton