Records boss Phil Chess (95) deceased
October 20, 2016 08:36Phil Chess, the founder of the renowned American record label Chess Records, is deceased at the age of 95. Together with his brother Leonard (1917-1969) he bought the shares of the Aristocrat Records label in 1950, which was then renamed Chess Records. The label played a big role in the history of rock 'n' roll and rhythm and blues.