← Chess RecordsRECORDING STUDIO / Near South Side

2120 South Michigan Avenue

The surviving Chess studio recorded Muddy Waters, Howlin’ Wolf, Chuck Berry, Etta James and many foundational electric-blues and rock performances.

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2120 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL

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