"Leonard Chess passed, and that was the end of the Chess label for that time"
- Solomon Burke
About this Quote
This quote by Solomon Burke is describing the death of Leonard Chess, the creator of the Chess Records label. Leonard Chess was a major figure in the music market, and his death marked the end of the Chess Records label for that time. Chess Records was a significant force in the advancement of blues, rock and roll, and soul music, and Leonard Chess was instrumental in the success of many of the artists who taped for the label. He was understood for his passion for music and his willingness to take threats in order to promote the music he believed in. His death was a significant loss for the music market, and completion of the Chess Records label was a substantial moment in music history. Leonard Chess was a leader in the music market, and his legacy will continue to survive on through the music he assisted produce.
This quote is written / told by Solomon Burke between March 21, 1940 and October 10, 2010. He/she was a famous Musician from USA.
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