American record executive Leonard Chess co-founded Chess Records. He was born on March 12, 1917, in Motal, Poland, and died in Chicago, Illinois, on October 16, 1969.
Chess began his career as a nightclub manager, overseeing the Macomba Lounge, which featured a number of well-known jazz performers.
Leonard Chess and his brother Philip Chess co-founded Chess Records in 1947, which went on to become one of the most prosperous independent record labels in American history.
Chuck Berry, Etta James, Bo Diddley, and Muddy Waters were just a few of the well-known musicians who appeared on Chess Records, which was well-known for its blues and rock and roll music.
Chess was a shrewd businessman who saw these performers’ potential before the conventional music business did. Many of his musicians were good friends with him, and he frequently collaborated with them on records and gave them career advice.
Leonard Chess Net Worth At Death
At the time of his passing, Leonard Chess’s net worth was thought to be around $10 million.
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