Tommy Sims is a renowned bassist, producer and musician. He was the bassist of Christian rock band White Heart from 1987 to 1989. He was subsequently the bassist on the Bruce Springsteen and the "Other Band" Tour during 1992-1993. He is also a songwriter, who co-wrote Eric Clapton's "Change the World" with Wayne Kirkpatrick and Gordon Kennedy, which won the Grammy Award for Song of the Year in 1997; other songs of his have been recorded by Bonnie Raitt and Susan Tedeschi, among others. He is also a record producer, who has worked with Rachael Lampa and others. A bassist is a musician who plays a double bass or electric bass (also referred to as bass guitar). ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged into Christianity. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... White Heart is a Contemporary Christian Music pop-rock band which formed in 1982. ... 1987 (MCMLXXXVII) was a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 1989 (MCMLXXXIX) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The Bruce Springsteen and the Other Band Tour was a concert tour featuring Bruce Springsteen and a new backing band, that took place from mid-1992 to mid-1993. ... A songwriter is someone who writes the lyrics to songs, the musical composition or melody to songs, or both. ... Eric Patrick Clapton CBE (born 30 March 1945), nicknamed Slowhand, is a Grammy Award winning English guitarist, singer and composer, who is one of the most successful musicians of the 20th century,[1] garnering an unprecedented three inductions into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. ... Wayne Kirkpatrick is an American singer/songwriter and musician from Nashville, Tennessee. ... Gordon Kennedy (born ????) was the guitarist of Christian rock band White Heart from 1985 to 1989. ... The Song of the Year is one of the two most prestigious awards in the Grammies, if not in all of the American music industry. ... Bonnie Raitt, (born November 8, 1949) is an American Blues-R&B singer, songwriter, and guitarist who was born in Burbank, California, the daughter of Broadway musical star John Raitt. ... Susan Tedeschi (pronounced te-DES-ki) (November 9, 1970 in Boston, Massachusetts) is an American blues and soul artist. ... In the music industry, a record producer (or music producer) has many roles, among them controlling the recording sessions, coaching and guiding the musicians, organizing and scheduling production budget and resources, and supervising the recording, mixing and mastering processes. ... Rachael Maureen Lampa (born January 8, 1985) is a dove award winning American Christian singer-songwriter. ...

Simms was born on ???? ??, 19?? and grew up in Chicago? He currently resides In Brentwood, Tennessee and is active in the Nashville music scene. In addition to touring and producing, Simms also released a solo album in August of 2000 entitled Peace and Love. A song from this release, "It Don't Matter to the Sun", was featured on the soundtrack of the hit television drama Grey's Anatomy. Brentwood is a city in Williamson County, Tennessee, United States. ... Greys Anatomy is an Emmy and Golden Globe award-winning American primetime television medical drama. ...

the following paragraph should be edited for content as well as readabilityWhere the CD never received the attention deserverd, it has been making it's mark on people for the last few years. When Garth Brooks produced his "Chris Gaines" CD, the song appeared on that album as well. The CD is only available through digital download. Tommy is a well known songwriter, and remains on demand as a "firstcall" session musician and arranger.

External links

• Tommy Sims page

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