Roll over Beethoven: The Chess Records Saga
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Chicago's Chess Records was one of the greatest labels of the post-war era, ranking alongside other mighty independents like Atlantic, Stax and Sun. From 1950 till its demise at the end of the 60s, Chess released a myriad of electric blues, rock 'n' roll and soul classics that helped change the landscape of black and white popular music. Chess was the label that gave the world such sonic adventurers as Chuck Berry, Muddy Waters, Bo Diddley, Howlin' Wolf and Etta James. In this BBC 4 documentary to mark the label's 60th anniversary, the likes of Jimmy Page, Mick Hucknall, Public Enemy's Chuck D, Paul Jones and Little Steven, as well as those attached to the label such as founder's son Marshall Chess, pay tribute to its extraordinary music and influence.
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- James Maycock
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- Roll over Beethoven: The Chess Records Saga
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- English
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- 1h 0m
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What is Roll over Beethoven: The Chess Records Saga about?
Chicago's Chess Records was one of the greatest labels of the post-war era, ranking alongside other mighty independents like Atlantic, Stax and Sun. From 1950 till its demise at the end of the 60s, Chess released a myriad of electric blues, rock 'n' roll and soul classics that helped change the landscape of black and white popular music. Chess was the label that gave the world such sonic adventurers as Chuck Berry, Muddy Waters, Bo Diddley, Howlin' Wolf and Etta James. In this BBC 4 documentary to mark the label's 60th anniversary, the likes of Jimmy Page, Mick Hucknall, Public Enemy's Chuck D, Paul Jones and Little Steven, as well as those attached to the label such as founder's son Marshall Chess, pay tribute to its extraordinary music and influence.
Who directed Roll over Beethoven: The Chess Records Saga?
Roll over Beethoven: The Chess Records Saga was directed by James Maycock.
Who stars in Roll over Beethoven: The Chess Records Saga?
The principal cast of Roll over Beethoven: The Chess Records Saga includes Lynne Seymour, Naphtalia Loderick, Maurice Tompkins, Elis Williams, Osian Williams-Huw.
When was Roll over Beethoven: The Chess Records Saga released and how long is it?
Roll over Beethoven: The Chess Records Saga was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.