Frankie Lee Sims Musical artist

Frankie Lee Sims (April 30, 1917, New Orleans, Louisiana – May 10, 1970, Dallas, Texas) was an American singer-songwriter and electric blues guitarist. He released nine singles during his career, one of which, "Lucy Mae Blues" (1953) was a regional hit. Two compilation albums of his work were released posthumously.Sims was the cousin of another Texas blues musician, Lightnin' Hopkins, and he worked with several other prominent blues musicians, including Texas Alexander, T-Bone Walker, King Curtis and Albert Collins. Sims is regarded as one of the important figures in post-war Texas country blues.

Personal facts

Birth dateApril 30, 1917
Birth place
Louisiana , New Orleans
Date of deathMay 10, 1970
Place of death
Texas , Dallas

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Musical artist

Career started1948
Career ended1970
associated musical artist
Lightnin' Hopkins
BackgroundNon vocal instrumentalist
genre
Texas blues
Electric blues
instrument
Guitar
record label
Specialty Records
Ace Records (United States)

Frankie Lee Sims on Wikipedia

External resources

  1. http://www.wirz.de/music/simsfrm.htm