Chess Nuts
Hello, My Name is Steven
Steven Van Zandt
Muddy Waters at Chess Records Circa 1953
In an alliance that helps preserve one of Chicago's most important artists (Muddy Waters) and record
labels (Chess Records), Third Man Records - owned by indie rock legend Jack White - has formed a
partnership to release versions of the label's most important music on vinyl.
According to Spin.com "Jack White has always taken a certain influence from blues music, and last
month, the songwriter announced that his label and vinyl pressing plant, Third Man Records, would be
reissuing classics from the early archives of Chess Records. Working in partnership with Universal