Bill Sims Jr. (June 23, 1949 – February 2, 2019) was an American blues singer, guitarist and songwriter. He was born and grew up in Marion, Ohio, United States, and began playing piano at the age of four. At age 14, he turned professional and joined the rhythm and blues band the Jacksonian Blues, which he left to attend Ohio State University. In 1971, Sims joined another rhythm and blues group, the doo-wop-influenced Four Mints. He left the band in 1976 to form The Lamorians, an avant-garde jazz band influenced by traditional African drumming. In 1988, he returned to the blues, fou… read more
Bill Sims Jr. (June 23, 1949 – February 2, 2019) was an American blues singer, guitarist and songwriter. He was born and grew up in Marion, Ohio, United States, and began playing piano at the age of four. At age 14, he turned professional and joined the rhythm and blues band the Jacksonian B… read more
Bill Sims Jr. (June 23, 1949 – February 2, 2019) was an American blues singer, guitarist and songwriter. He was born and grew up in Marion, Ohio, United States, and began playing piano at the age of four. At age 14, he turned professional and joined the rhythm and blues band the Jacksonian Blues, which he left to attend Ohio State University. In 1971, Sims joine… read more
