Clarence Sims (born November 7, 1934), best known by his stage name, Fillmore Slim, is an American blues vocalist and guitarist with five albums to his credit.

[2] Born and raised in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States, Fillmore began learning about the blues at an early age.

"[1] In 1955, he moved to Los Angeles to pursue a musical career, playing by himself in the street and later starting a band called Eddy N and The Blues Slayers.

"[1] Upon returning to California, he relocated to San Francisco, bringing the girl along with him for extra income.

[1] Eventually, however, Fillmore found the lure of pimping too strong and effectively left music behind.

[citation needed] His wardrobe consisted of sharkskin suits, alligator shoes and diamond watches, and he could often be seen cruising up and down Fillmore Street in a new Cadillac.

Fillmore Slim's song writing talents, and musicianship have garnered several awards including being inducted into the Bay Area's West Coast Blues Hall of Fame in 2008, and the Lowell Fulson "Jus' Blues" Award in Memphis in 2011.