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Willie Dixon's Blues Heaven Foundation, Historic Site of Chess Records
Historic and Protected Site and Music Venue
South Loop, Chicago
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Raveese GladneyMarch 24, 2018This place really interest me because I come from a family that loves the blues. However, Willie Dixon's Blues Heaven tells a story about it and how it developed in Chicago. My future destination.
Explore ChicagoAugust 17, 2011One of the most important sites in blues history, nearly every blues great passed through here when it was home to Chess Records. The building now houses the Blues Heaven Foundation. Read more- Explore ChicagoJanuary 29, 2010The building now houses the Blues Heaven Foundation, begun by blues legend Willie Dixon to promote blues history and support working musicians. Stop in for a tour to experience the history yourself. Read more
- Explore ChicagoJanuary 29, 2010One of the most important sites in blues history, nearly every blues great passed through here when it was home to Chess Records. Almost any song you associate with Chicago blues was recorded here. Read more
- Ana SilvaJuly 1, 2010Check out the Blues Heaven Foundation's website or FB page for lots of summer dates of FREE shows here! :D
Sheyla AbdulOctober 28, 2010God bless Willie Dixon for became a tireless ambassador for the blues and a vocal advocate for its practitioners and founding the Blues Heaven Foundation
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Willie Dixon's Blues Heaven Foundation, Historic Site of Chess Records
2120 S Michigan Ave (bt E 21st St & Cermak Av)
Chicago, IL 60616
United States
Chicago, IL 60616
United States
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