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Chico Chism

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

About Me

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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Member Since: 12/13/2005
Band Website: myspace.com/chicochism
Band Members: Chico Chism and others

Influences: Read it in my forthcoming book
Sounds Like: Himself
Record Label: Cher-Kee
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Chico Chism May 23, 1927  January 28, 2007  Rest In Peace

Chico Chism May 23, 1927  January 28, 2007  Rest In Peace: Our beloved Chico Chism left us this morning around 5am. Since his 2002 stroke, Chico's health had been gradually deteriorating. He spent t...
Posted by Chico Chism on Mon, 29 Jan 2007 11:47:00 PST