Originally from Wenatchee, Washington. Later based in Reno, Nevada. Jack Bedient and the Chessmen’s live show catered to the pop sound of the 1960's, featuring covers of then current hits, lounge songs and comedy bits. They released twelve 45s and five LPs most of which was a reflection of their lounge act. In 1967 members were: Jack Bedient (rhythm guitar and lead vocals), Kevin Woods (lead guitar and vocals), Walter Hanna (keyboards), Bill Britt (bass and vocals) and Jewell Hendricks (drums).
1968
Columbia
7", Promo
1968
Columbia
7", Single, Promo
1968
1967
1967
1966
Rev Records (2), Rev Records (2)
7"
1966
Executive Productions (2)
7"
1965
1965
1965
1965
1964
1964
Chessmen Records
LP, Album
2012
KOTJ Records
7", EP, Ltd
1999
1996
Brinkman Records, Brinkman Records, Waaghals, Waaghals
CD, Smplr
2020
Craft Recordings
LP, RSD, Comp, Mono, Ltd, Blu
2013
Rockers Trip
10", Comp
2008
Zone66 Records
CD, Comp
2008
Retro Gene Records, Retro Gene Records
CD, Comp
2008
Retro Gene Records, Retro Gene Records
CD, Comp
2005
Finest Hour, Finest Hour
CD, Comp
2000
No Tyme Records
LP, Comp
2000
2003
Gyro Recording Inc., Gyro Recording Inc.
CD, Comp, Unofficial
1986
1984
Not On Label
CDr, Comp, Unofficial
Not On Label
CDr, Comp, Unofficial
Not On Label
CDr, Comp, Unofficial
Not On Label
CDr, Comp, Unofficial
Not On Label
CDr, Comp, Unofficial
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