Anguilla, Sharkey County, Mississippi, United States
Died
23 December 1958 (aged 68)
Henry "Son" Sims (August 22, 1890 – December 23, 1958) was an American delta blues fiddler and songwriter. He is best known for his accompanist role to both Charlie Patton and a young Muddy Waters. Sims was born in Anguilla, Mississippi, United States, the only son of five children. He learned to play the fiddle from his grandfather. Sims saw active service in France during World War I, whilst serving in the US Army. Sims went on to be the leader of the Mississippi Corn Shuckers, a rural based string ensemble and played with them for a number of years. His profile was exte… read more
Henry "Son" Sims (August 22, 1890 – December 23, 1958) was an American delta blues fiddler and songwriter. He is best known for his accompanist role to both Charlie Patton and a young Muddy Waters. Sims was born in Anguilla, Mississippi, United States, the only son of five children.… read more
Henry "Son" Sims (August 22, 1890 – December 23, 1958) was an American delta blues fiddler and songwriter. He is best known for his accompanist role to both Charlie Patton and a young Muddy Waters. Sims was born in Anguilla, Mississippi, United States, the only son of five children. He learned to play the fiddle from his grandfather. Sims saw active ser… read more