Chess Label Recording Artists

  • 1950s
  • Willie Dixon (songwriter)
  • Muddy Waters
  • Little Walter
  • Howlin' Wolf
  • Sonny Boy Williamson II
  • Lowell Fulson
  • Memphis Slim
  • Jimmy Rogers
  • Lafayette Leake
  • John Lee Hooker
  • Willie Mabon
  • Buddy Guy
  • Little Milton
  • The Flamingos
  • The Moonglows
  • Chuck Berry
  • J. B. Lenoir
  • Bo Diddley
  • Clarence "Frogman" Henry
  • The Dells
  • Billy Stewart
  • Bobby Charles
  • Dale Hawkins
  • Benny Goodman
  • Gene Ammons
  • Eddie Bo
  • Etta James
  • Jody Williams
  • 1960s
  • Koko Taylor
  • Jan Bradley
  • Fontella Bass
  • Sugar Pie DeSanto
  • Mitty Collier
  • Tommy Tucker
  • Jackie Ross
  • Bob Kames
  • Laura Lee
  • Moms Mabley
  • Larry Williams
  • Johnny "Guitar" Watson
  • Jimmy McCracklin
  • Sonny Stitt
  • Big Bill Broonzy and Washboard Sam
  • Dave "Baby" Cortez
  • Slappy White
  • Pigmeat Markham
  • Rotary Connection
  • Timmy Shaw
  • Ramsey Lewis
  • The Radiants
  • Johnny Nash
  • Tony Clarke
  • The Knight Brothers
  • Gene Chandler
  • Bobby Moore & The Rhythm Aces
  • Marlena Shaw
  • James Phelps
  • Terry Callier
  • The Kittens
  • The Gems
  • The Sensations
  • Jamo Thomas
  • Maurice & Mac
  • Fred Hughes
  • Bobby McClure
  • Roquel 'Billy' Davis (songwriter/producer/a&r chief)
  • Raynard Miner (songwriter: "Higher & Higher", "Rescue Me", etc.)