JOHN COLLIS - The Story of Chess Records

Bloomsbury, 1998. First Edition, Hardcover. Fine Condition/Near Fine. Very clean, bright, unmarked pages; great jacket design, very light shelfwear. The story of Chess Records, set up by the Chess brothers, who signed the two great musical pioneers Chuck Berry and Bo Diddley and provided the shop window for Chicago bluesmen. The text both examines the subject of exploitation in the music business and celebrates the work of Berry and Diddley. Very well illustrated with reproductions of concert posters, album covers, publicity shots and many performance photos. 192 pages. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 750 grams. Category: Music; ISBN/EAN: 9780747537137. Inventory No: dscf4835.