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Phil Chess
(Record producer)
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Birthdate: March 27, 1921
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Motol, Belarus
Died: October 18, 2016
Phil Chess was a prominent record producer and company executive, known for co-founding Chess Records with his brother. He played a key role in shaping the music industry by discovering and promoting talented artists, particularly in the blues and rock 'n' roll genres. Phil Chess was instrumental in the success of Chess Records, which became a powerhouse label in the 1950s and 1960s, releasing groundbreaking music by artists such as Muddy Waters, Chuck Berry, and Etta James. His contributions left a lasting impact on the music world.