Chess Records Studios
Chicago, IL 60616
Phone: (312) 808-1286
- Cross Street:
- East 21st Street
- Directions:
- Bus: 3 to 21st/Michigan
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri 12pm-3pm, Sat 12pm-2pm
Editorial Review for Chess Records Studios – by Citysearch Editors
In Short
A Chicago landmark, the building at 2120 S Michigan Avenue is one of the most famous addresses in the history of popular American music. From 1957 to 1967, the building was home to Chess Records where giants like Muddy Waters, Chuck Berry, John Lee Hooker, Etta James and Aretha Franklin recorded. Today, the Blues Heaven Foundation operates on the site, striving to promote and preserve the blues, and support blues artists.
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Insider Tips
The ExtrasTours of the building are available where music fans can see the main recording studios, shipping room and original soundproofing. There also is a gift shop on-site.
Know Before You GoThe Rolling Stones used the address 2120 S Michigan Avenue as the title of a blues instrumental on their mid-'60s album "12 X 5." The song and much of the album were recorded at the studio.
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