Blues in the Loft: Bill Sims Jr.

Bill Sims Jr. inherited the musical traditions of blues and gospel from his father and began playing piano at the age of four. At fourteen, Bill turned professional by joining his first band, Ohio-based Jacksonian Blues. He left the band to attend Ohio State University where he majored in music. There, he learned his lessons well sitting in the piano chair of Muddy Waters, Howlin\' Wolf, Freddie King, the Ojays, Jerry Butler and many other greats. Bill is currently considered one of the best musicians on the New York City blues scene. Besides regularly performing at the best clubs in the city, Bill tours extensively both domestic and internationally. His virtuoso musicianship can be heard in most homes across America in advertising spots for Coca-Cola, Reebok, Folgers, and ESPN. In 1992, Bill released his first CD, Blues Before Sunrise. In 1999 his much-awaited CD Bill Sims was released to coincide with his 10-hour PBS special.