Blues harp player Bob Corritore came to Phoenix in 1981, and it quickly became a Blues hub. Bob played with local bluesmen Tommy Dukes, Chief Schabuttie Gilliame, Big Pete Pearson and Dino Spells, and persuaded his friend Chico Chism to move to town. Corritore started his long-running radio show, opened the Rhythm Room music club, and started bringing blues artists to Phoenix for performances and recording sessions. Before long Sugaray Rayford moved nearby, Behold the power of Phoenix Blues!