Leonard Chess, along with the Chess family, sold Chess Records in January of 1969 and just ten months later in October, Leonard suffered a fatal heart attack.

“Paul Butterfield’s harmonica sorties against the surging heavily amplified rhythm of drums, electric guitar, organ and bass are without parallel in blues or jazz.” – Robert Shelton, The New York Times

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