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Phil Chess

American record executive (1921-2016) · United States · On the map · Musicians · Died at 95

Philip Chess was a Polish-born American record company executive, the founder of Chess Records alongside his brother Leonard.

Phil Chess is read about 45 times a day, in 12 languages.

A typical day, 30 days to 15 June 2026

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Awards

Grammy Trustees Award2013

About this person

Country
United States
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1921 to 2016 · aged 95