Frankie Lee Sims
American singer-songwriter and guitarist / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Frankie Lee Sims (April 30, 1917, New Orleans, Louisiana – May 10, 1970, Dallas, Texas)[1] 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.
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Born | (1917-04-30)April 30, 1917 New Orleans, Louisiana, United States |
Died | May 10, 1970(1970-05-10) (aged 53) Dallas, Texas, United States |
Genres | Texas blues, electric blues |
Occupation(s) | Guitarist, songwriter |
Instrument(s) | Guitar |
Years active | 1948–1970 |
Labels | Specialty, Ace |
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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 an important figure in postwar Texas country blues.