Leonard Chess

Leonard Chess grew up on the southside of Chicago, with this environment do you believe this effected his personality and his relationships with blacks in this time? Do you think Southside Chicago influenced Leonard's taste on his music? Why do you think he felt he could open up a club in such a poor part of town? I believe Leonard Chess was a great entrepenuer and a great musical part of the 1950's and on. He had a great personality and ability to sign major rec ording artist and knew how to treat them. Was Leonard Chess the first white music producer to have all black talent in his clubs and to record?