Today is a sad day in the Phoenix and Arizona Blues Community.  Chico Chism, our much beloved legenday drummer for Howling Wolf, has passed away.  Chico has been a fixture on the Arizona Blues scene for many years and attended every blues show and event that he could get to in support of the music.

I will always remember our Back Porch event the year Chico, Henry Gray and Robert Jr. Lockwood all got together and jammed.  The love, respect and intuitive feel each had for the other while performing is a treasured moment. 

Information on Chico's memorial services will be posted on the Flamekeepers website, www.flamekeepers.com.

Go with God Chico.  The Wolf needs his drummer.