Robert Joseph Mischo was born in
Chilton, Wisconsin, United States. He was the youngest of four brothers, all of whom were proficient in a musical instrument. Mischo himself began playing the harmonica aged nine and ten years later was working as a professional musician. His passion for the blues was further ignited after attending a
Muddy Waters concert. The album's cover stated it featured Teddy "Kid" Morgan, Bruce McCabe, Billy Black and Rob Stupka, ostensibly his renamed 'Red Hot Blues Band'. The album contained his
cover versions of
Snooky Pryor's, "Judgment Day" and
Sonny Boy Williamson II's "Bye Bye Bird".
AllMusic noted "R.J. Mischo resurrects the glory days of '50s Chicago harp-playing..." His move to California also led to him meeting fellow harmonica players such as
Rod Piazza,
Kim Wilson,
Mark Hummel and Andy Just. Mischo has also assisted as an instructor at several of
Jon Gindick's Harmonica Jam Camps in
Clarksdale, Mississippi. Mischo is endorsed by
Hohner harmonicas. He currently resides in
Southern California. ==Discography==