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Chico Chism
Blues / Blues / Blues

"RIP Chico - May 23, 1927 – January 28, 2007"

TEMPE, Arizona
United States

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Last Login:  7/19/2008
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   Chico Chism: General Info
Member Since12/13/2005
Band Websitemyspace.com/chicochism
Band MembersChico Chism and others
InfluencesRead it in my forthcoming book
Sounds LikeHimself
Record LabelCher-Kee
Type of LabelIndie




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THE Gig....with Howlin' Wolf, Muddy Waters, & co. Chicago, Illinois

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   About Chico Chism
Chico Chism is one of the most well traveled blues drummers in the business. Best known as Howlin' Wolf's last drummer, Chico has also worked and recorded with Clifton Chenier, T.V. Slim, The Choker Campbell Band (featuring Big Joe Turner), Little Junior Parker, Sonny Boy Williamson II and many more. 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, 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 Fulson, and Junior Wells. Chico moved from Chicago to Phoenix in 1986. The New Times named Chico's band the "Best Blues Band" in their yearly "Best of Phoenix" issue.

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jzheeem





Jul 20 2008 1:59 AM

We miss you man ! Much love !!
Johnny





Jul 16 2008 9:29 PM

Chico---we miss you. Rest in peace and thank you for everything...
Nicksparks





Jun 29 2008 5:15 PM

Cheers Chico, Nick Sparks & Band!
MR. RICHARD





Jun 25 2008 12:43 AM

GREATEST RESPECTS ...

ROCK ON !

MR.
RICHARD
Roberto Donati





Feb 29 2008 10:58 AM

Ciao Chico!
Thanx for the add!
Grat Great Blues!!!
Un saluto da Roma.
Roberto

Kara Kay Music





Feb 24 2008 2:30 PM

Chico is missed by many. Used to see him walking down the street in my hood enroute often to the Rythmn Room.
H.A.R.P.





Feb 22 2008 10:10 AM

Hi,

Greetings from Finland!
Thank you for adding us to Chico Chism's friends circle.
All the best, all the blues!!
Cheers,

H.A.R.P.
Miss Holley King





Feb 14 2008 6:01 PM

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(we miss you Chico!)

Little Bobby & The Storm





Jan 28 2008 3:28 AM

thanks for being a blues buddy
Miss Holley King





Jan 6 2008 9:40 PM

"Rock-a-billy & BEYOND"
today on
RADIO FREE PHOENIX

*2pm in Arizona
*3pm in Chicago
*4pm in Michigan
*10pm in London


Show #68…….. “A Night At The Rhythm Room”
Jake La Botz - Getting Closer
Scott H. Birram - Truck Driver
The Weary Boys - Cruel Corrine
Two Timin’ Four - No Good Man
Bastard Sons Of Johnny Cash - Interstate Cannonball
Wayne Hancock - Life’s Lonesome Road
Little Bit And The Customatics - Got A Lot Of Rhythm In My Soul
Wanda Jackson - You Bug Me Bad
Dick Dale - Riders In The Sky
Marti Brom - Blue Tattoo
Deke Dickerson - Let The Good Times Roll
Rose Flores - Honky Tonk Moon
Legendary Shack Shackers - Fistwhistle Boogie
Booze Bombs - I Need A Man
The Heymakers (Pat Roberts) -Perfect Fool
Hans Olson - Phoenix Boogie
Sanford Clark - The Fool
Rhythm Dragons - Rat Rod Rodeo (inst.)
The High Rollers - She’s Acting Like A Lady
The Cadillac Angels - Train Kept A Rollin’
Chico Chism - Coo Fannie Coo
(funny- - >)The Earps - Phone Ain’t Ringin’

Radio Free Phoenix will be airing
(in place of Radio Freedom)
a Music & Interview special with Germany's Booze Bombs!
RFP will be playing music from their most recent CD
"Highly Intoxicating" and talking with the band.
Which is perfect timing because they are set for their annual
trip to America later this month

Following this special, RFP will air an encore presentation of
Arizona Music Showcase with Phoenix's own "The Earps".
The band will be on hand along with plenty of songs from their new disc
"
Miss Holley King





Oct 29 2007 5:35 PM

Miss you Chico

JD Sipe





Sep 27 2007 4:48 AM

Chico, You were always a joy to hang out with. I learned a lot about music watching and listening to you. I'll always remember you. Love & respect, j.d.
The Holy Trip





Sep 1 2007 2:19 PM

Someday I gonna do a song like
Whats On Your Mind
and Someday I even gonna fix my car

Cheers from Sweden!!
PEPE AHLQVIST





Aug 28 2007 8:18 AM

Hi Chico,
Thanks for the friendship !
Bluesy greets from Finland !
Pepe


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Merle Perkins & The Perkolators





Aug 7 2007 12:57 PM

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Aug 1 2007 4:20 PM



Thanks for the add!
Grego @ Mojohand.com





Jul 6 2007 9:17 PM

Blues4U





Jun 24 2007 5:04 PM

Thanks for the add! Really like your music

/Ma
Big Nick & the Gila Monsters





Apr 27 2007 1:35 PM

Years ago (before BNGM), we had a group called "The Retreads". When we were in the studio recording our first album (Play With Your Poodle), Chico visited the studio often. In fact, he was present for most of the sessions. What an inspiration!-- all the best, BNGM
MULE DEER





Apr 25 2007 9:09 AM

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Apr 16 2007 2:50 PM

so long old friend see somday in the future on the other side..
Miss Holley King





Apr 13 2007 8:42 PM



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Tomorrow is my LAST SHOW Saturday April 14th over at KBSZ 1250 AM
(8am-12Noon Arizona Time)
I am going to dedicate my show
"Rock-a-billy & BEYOND" to…
Arizona music and I will play nothin’ but Arizona tunes for all of you.
From cats like…
Duane Eddy
Al Casey
Sanford Clark
Don Cole
Loy Clingman
Jimmy Spellman
Frank Fafara
Henry Thome
Lee Hazelwood
The EARPS
The Heymakers
Hans Olson
Chico Chism
Bob Corritore
Big Nick and the Gila Monsters
The Hacie
Miss Holley King





Apr 6 2007 6:18 PM

Only 2 "Rock-a-billy & BEYOND" shows left at KBSZ 1250 AM

Tomorrow is the next to the last show for me over at KBSZ 1250 AM I am sad to say…
I will be sharing some of your favorite and the KBSZ 1250 AM listeners’ favorite Rock-a-billy, Country, Hill Billy, Gospel, Honky Tonk and more all for YOU!

CHUCK "WAGON" MAULTSBY and HIS OLD BAND sent me a song called “Nashville Crap”
by LITTLE DICKY AND THE GELDINGS for our
“10 O’Clock Funnies” (yea!)
AND after the NEWS (around 10:30 AM )
I will have
"Buckshot George" from the EARPS
in the studio talking about their brand new offering, “Here Comes The Earps”
(It really ROCKS!)
ALSO...
Wild Hare Records sent me some cool new stuff from
The Droptops and RON BERRY.

Even though I am physically moving I don’t think there will be any changes or disruptions in my radio show over at “Rock-a-billy & BEYOND” with all Andy Olson’s wonderful help :O)
I am going to miss living in this magical desert BUT I feel great things on the new horizon.

On my LAST SHOW Saturday April 14th with KBSZ 1250 AM I plan to dedicate the show to Arizona and I will play nothin’ but Arizona tunes for all of you.
Duane Eddy
Al Casey
Sanford Clark
Don Cole
Loy Clingman
Jimmy Spellman
Frank Fafara
Henry Thome
Lee Hazelwood
The EARPS
The Heymakers
Hans Olson
Chico Ch
Miss Holley King





Mar 12 2007 7:12 PM

We miss you Chico, our dear friend...