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Fillmore Slim
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Fillmore Slim, born Clarence Sims and hailed as the “West Coast Godfather of the Game,” is a legendary blues singer, guitarist, and storyteller originally from Louisiana. His vibrant career spans opening for icons like B.B. King and Dinah Washington, performing in San Francisco’s Fillmore District, and earning enduring respect across the blues and hip-hop communities. An inductee of the Bay Area’s West Coast Blues Hall of Fame, Fillmore Slim has released several acclaimed albums and remains a captivating presence at festivals and clubs worldwide, thrilling audiences with his authentic vocals, powerful guitar, and celebrated history.
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Fillmore Slim (born Clarence Sims) is a legendary San Francisco blues singer and guitarist, famed for his gritty vocals, storytelling, and ties to the Fillmore district. Raised in New Orleans, he cut early singles in the 1960s, stepped away from music, then relaunched his career decades later with raw, streetwise records and captivating stage shows. Celebrated as a local icon and mentor, he embodies Bay Area blues history and culture.