Rick Mitchell

Background

Mitchell, Rick was born on November 27, 1952 in San Jose, California, United States. Son of Maurice Dale Mitchell and Mary Margaret (Woody) Gron.

Education

Bachelor in American Studies, California State University, Fullerton, 1974.

Career

Music critic, Oregon Journal, Portland, 1978-1982; music critic, Willamette Week, Portland, 1983; music critic, The Oregonian, Portland, 1984-1985; music critic, sports columnist, Willamette Week, 1986; freelance writer, Los Angeles, 1987; arts and entertainment reporter, The Bakersfield Californian, 1988; music critic, Houston Chronicle, since 1989.

Achievements

• Rick Mitchell has been listed as a notable Journalist, writer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member advising committee Houston Blues Society. Member Houston Zen Cmty. Member Amnesty International.

Connections

Married Lori Sumako, May 3, 1987. 1 child, Chelsea Pearl.

Father:

Maurice Dale Mitchell Gron

Mother:

Mary Margaret (Woody) Gron

Spouse:

Lori Sumako

child:

Chelsea Pearl Mitchell