Cadillac records

Explore the fascinating history of Cadillac Records and the legendary artists who made their mark in the music industry. Discover the untold stories behind the iconic record label.
From left, D.J. McKie Fitzhugh, Little Walter, Leonard Chess, and female fans at a South Side Chicago record shop, promoting Little Walter’s new hit record “Juke,” circa 1952. Courtesy of the Chess Family Archives. Rhythm And Blues, Jazz Blues, Blues Music, Record Store, Record Label, Rock N Roll, Chess Records, Vinyl Records, Cadillac Records

Cadillac Records is one of two new movies dramatizing the story of Chess Records, the beloved Chicago label that recorded blues legends such as Muddy Waters and Howlin’ Wolf, while helping give birth to rock ’n’ roll. The author visits the rollicking set and charts the blurred lines between myth, movie, and truth.

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Casey MacGill