Chico Chism
Inducted in 1995
Photo By - Tom McGraw
CHICO CHISM is an Arizona Blues Ambassador. He is known all over the state as
one of the most unique and memorable Blues stars to ever call Arizona home.
Chico is best known for his work with Chester Burnett, the famous
"Howlin' Wolf".
Chico played drums with the Howlin' Wolf during the middle 1970's. When the
Howlin' Wolf passed away, he continued playing with the band known as "Eddie
Shaw
and the Wolf Gang". He was band leader for Roscoe Gordon for two years.
During Chico's time in the Blues clubs of Chicago, he played with many
great Blues
artists including: Eddie Boyd, Sunnyland Slim, Sonny Boy Williamson, Willie
Mabon, Muddy Waters, Big Joe Turner, Memphis Slim and many more.
Chico's drumming was included on a vast number of studio sessions on
several major
Chicago Blues labels. He toured on the road throughout the United States
and Europe
with such people as: Otis Rush, T-Bone Walker, Freddy King, Lowell Fulsom and
Junior Wells.
In 1987, after an extended time of playing in Europe, Chico moved to Phoenix,
Arizona. That same year, the weekly news/arts/entertainment newspaper, THE NEW
TIMES, named Chico's band the "Best Blues Band" in their yearly "Best of
Phoenix"
issue.
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