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  • The Blues Godfathers and Sons (Season 1, Episode 5)
  • TV Episode | 133 min | Documentary, Music

The Blues

Godfathers and Sons (Season 1, Episode 5)
TV Episode | 133 min | Documentary, Music

Explores the legacy of Chicago Blues through the making of an album by Chuck D of Public Enemy and Marshall Chess, son of Chess Records founder, that brings together hip-hop artists like Common with blues legends like Howlin' Wolf.
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Oct 2, 2003 (United States)
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28 cast members
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Ahmir
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Mike Bloomfield
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Paul Butterfield
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Jamar Chess
Self - Marshall Chess's son Self - Marshall Chess's son   See fewer
Phil Chess
Self - co-founder of Chess Records Self - co-founder of Chess Records   See fewer
Chuck D
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Common
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Bo Diddley
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Willie Dixon
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Mick Jagger
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Morris Jennings
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Bob Koester
Self - owner, Delmark Records Self - owner, Delmark Records   See fewer
Sam Lay
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Brownie McGhee
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Public Enemy
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Rahzel
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Keith Richards
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Phil Upchurch
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Muddy Waters
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Sonny Boy Williamson
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Howlin' Wolf
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Rob Stone
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