Sims Reeves, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Sims Reeves

British opera singer

Date of Birth: 21-Oct-1821

Place of Birth: London

Date of Death: 25-Oct-1900

Profession: opera singer

Zodiac Sign: Libra

John Sims Reeves (21 October 1821 – 25 October 1900), usually called simply Sims Reeves, was the foremost English operatic, oratorio and ballad tenor vocalist of the mid-Victorian era. Reeves began his singing career in 1838 but continued his vocal studies until 1847.
He soon established himself on the opera and concert stage and became known for his interpretation of ballads.
He continued singing through the 1880s and later taught and wrote about singing.