Chess Records was located on the south side of Chicago. In 1947, it began recording blues music with Muddy Waters and Little Walter. This eventually gave birth to rock and roll in 1955 with Chuck Berry. Record producer, Leonard Chess has an ear for this different type of music and believes he can cash in by signing up new talent such as songwriter, Willie Dixon, Howlin' Wolf, and Etta James. Chess makes all of his artist part of his family and takes...

"The story of Richie Bloom, the only white kid on the block, as he forms an R&B band with his best friend, Kevin. WIth the help of their mentor, aging sax legend Percy, they pull together a funky super-group, stealing practice time at night in the local funeral home. Despite few resources and heavy losses, this resilient group of dedicated musicians, armed only with wit, sleight of hand and outrageous Chicago bravado, must come together to make their...