A Chicago stalwart in the 60s & 70s initially with The Daylighters and later as a session guitarist, songriter and producer has died. This is a very good obituary.

https://chicago.suntimes.com/obituaries/2023/5/18/23727293/gerald-sims-chess-records-session-guitarist-blues-soul-jackie-wilson-howlin-wolf-fontella-bass

and a couple of his best moments.

 

 

 

 R.I P  gerald

Edited May 26, 20231 yr by Dave Pinch

Owned & ran the Gerim label (out of Chicago) in late 70's / 80's. Recorded Cleveland group 7 Miles High & put a 45 out on them ("She's Gone Away"). Seven Miles High had been the group that (when Lou Ragland was leading them) cut "Since You Said You'd Be Mine". When the 45 was picked up by Warners & released just under Lou's name, the rest of the guys were very pissed off & kicked Lou out of the group (though it was none of his doing). They kept gigging & eventually hooked up with Gerald & Gerim.

Edited May 26, 20231 yr by Roburt

RIP Gerald. Always loved 'You'll never be sorry' on WB.