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Blues musician Muddy Waters in 1968

How Chess Records and Muddy Waters invented psychedelic blues with Electric Mud

By Jo Kendall published

In the late 60s, Chess Records persuaded legendary bluesmen Muddy Waters and Howlin’ Wolf to hop on the psychedelic bandwagon – with mixed results

Biographies
Hubert Sumlin playing guitar in Tramps Bar, New York

Hubert Sumlin: Howlin' Wolf's Right Hand Man

By MATT FROST published

An audience with the Chicago guitar hero who made Smokestack Lightning crackle.

Bands & Artists
Wilko Johnson looking at the camera and smiling.

Wilko Johnson And The Best Of Chess Records

By Ian Fortnam published

The resurrection of former Dr Feelgood guitarist Wilko Johnson continues, as he releases a collection of his favourite songs from the Chess catalogue.

Record Labels
Black Stone Cherry standing in a line, looking at the camera.

Under The Influence: Black Stone Cherry’s Chris Robertson

By Briony Edwards published

Black Stone Cherry’s frontman takes a break from filling arenas with southern rock to discuss the bluesmen who shaped his sound.

Bands & Artists