Episodes
| Episode | First Broadcast | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| 01 | 20080721 | Marshall Chess traces the story of the Chess Records label. Classic music documentaries from the BBC Archive |
| 01 | 20110502 | The first part of a series tracing the story Chess Records and its crucial contribution to the evolution of rock 'n' roll, narrated by co-founder Leonard Chess's son Marshall. The Chicago-based label was home to many blues, rhythm and blues and rock 'n' roll artists including Muddy Waters, Howlin' Wolf, Etta James, Bo Diddley, Chuck Berry, Sonny Boy Williamson and many, many more. First broadcast in 2000. Marshall Chess begins the story of the Chicago record label. Marshall Chess tells the story of the legendary Chicago record label. |
| 02 | 20080722 | Series tracing the story of the Chess Records label and its crucial contribution to the evolution of rock and roll, narrated by Marshall Chess, son of co-founder Leonard Chess. The Chicago-based label was home to many iconic artists, including Muddy Waters, Howlin' Wolf, Etta James, Bo Diddley, Chuck Berry and Sonny Boy Williamson. This episode focuses on the mighty Howlin' Wolf and the visit to the Chess studio by the Rolling Stones. This episode focuses on the mighty Howlin' Wolf and the Rolling Stones. |
| 02 | 20110503 | The second part of a series tracing the story Chess Records and its crucial contribution to the evolution of rock 'n' roll, narrated by co-founder Leonard Chess's son Marshall. The Chicago-based label was home to many blues, rhythm and blues and rock 'n' roll artists including Muddy Waters, Howlin' Wolf, Etta James, Bo Diddley, Chuck Berry, Sonny Boy Williamson and many, many more. This episode focuses on the mighty Howlin' Wolf and the visit to the Chess studio by the Rolling Stones. First broadcast 2000. Marshall Chess continues the story of the Chicago record. Marshall Chess tells the story of the legendary Chicago record label. |
| 03 | 20080723 | Series tracing the story of the Chess Records label and its crucial contribution to the evolution of rock and roll, narrated by Marshall Chess, son of co-founder Leonard Chess. The Chicago-based label was home to many iconic artists, including Muddy Waters, Howlin' Wolf, Etta James, Bo Diddley, Chuck Berry and Sonny Boy Williamson. This episode focuses on Chuck Berry and songwriter and bass player Willie Dixon. |
| 03 | 20110504 | The second part of a series tracing the story Chess Records and its crucial contribution to the evolution of rock 'n' roll, narrated by co-founder Leonard Chess's son Marshall. The Chicago-based label was home to many blues, rhythm and blues and rock 'n' roll artists including Muddy Waters, Howlin' Wolf, Etta James, Bo Diddley, Chuck Berry, Sonny Boy Williamson and many, many more. This episode focuses on Chuck Berry and songwriter and bass player Willie Dixon. First broadcast in 2000. Marshall Chess continues the story of the Chicago record. Marshall Chess tells the story of the legendary Chicago record label. |
| 04 | 20080724 | Series tracing the story of the Chess Records label and its crucial contribution to the evolution of rock and roll, narrated by Marshall Chess, son of co-founder Leonard Chess. The Chicago-based label was home to many iconic artists, including Muddy Waters, Howlin' Wolf, Etta James, Bo Diddley, Chuck Berry and Sonny Boy Williamson. This episode focuses on harmonica virtuoso Little Walter, Buddy Guy, the great Bo Diddley and the label's move towards soul music. This episode focuses on Little Walter, Buddy Guy and the great Bo Diddley. |
| 04 | 20110505 | The final part of a series tracing the story Chess Records and its crucial contribution to the evolution of rock 'n' roll, narrated by co-founder Leonard Chess's son Marshall. The Chicago-based label was home to many blues, rhythm and blues and rock 'n' roll artists including Muddy Waters, Howlin' Wolf, Etta James, Bo Diddley, Chuck Berry, Sonny Boy Williamson and many, many more. This episode focuses on harmonica virtuoso Little Walter, Buddy Guy, the great Bo Diddley and the label's move towards soul music. First broadcast in 2000. Marshall Chess concludes the story of the Chicago record. Marshall Chess tells the story of the legendary Chicago record label. |