Tommy Sims

Tommy Sims is a bassist, songwriter, record producer and bandleader.

From 1987 to 1989 he was the bassist of the popular Christian rock band White Heart which he left to become a studio musician and producer. During 1992-1993, he played bass on the Bruce Springsteen and the "Other Band" Tour. He is also a songwriter, who wrote Eric Clapton's "Change the World" which won the Grammy Award for Song of the Year in 1997. Other songs of his have been recorded by Bonnie Raitt, Susan Tedeschi, Garth Brooks, Cher, BlackStreet, Toni Braxton and BabyFace among others. Tommy has also worked with Michael Bolton, Amy Grant, Kelly Clarkson, CeCe Winans, Israel, The Neville Brothers, Michelle Williams of Destiny's Child, and others.

In addition to writing and producing, Sims also released a solo album in August 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. Sims' film contributions include Bruce Springsteen's recording "Streets of Philadelphia" which appeared in the Tom Hanks film Philadelphia, widely regarded as the first major film to deal openly with subject of AIDS and gay rights. The film and the song also went on to be heavy recognized at the following year's Academy Awards garnering several "Oscars" including the Best Song trophy. Sims' "Change The World was also featured in John Travolta's film Phenomenon and while winning the Grammy Award for Song Of The Year was rendered ineligible for nomination at that year's Academy Awards because of its prior release by Wynonna Judd. Sims has gone on to have his songs featured in several other blockbuster films including Kevin Costner's For Love Of The Game and Natalie Portman and Ashley Judd's Where The Heart Is.

A mysterious ocean on a frozen moon just became our best shot at finding alien life

Edit Business Insider 18 May 2016

"We’re studying an alien ocean using methods developed to understand the movement of energy and nutrients in Earth’s own systems," Steve Vance, a planetary scientist at JPL and lead author of the new study, said in a press release. "The cycling of oxygen and hydrogen in Europa’s ocean will be a major driver for Europa’s ocean chemistry and any life there, just [as] it is on Earth." ... Read the original article on Tech Insider ... ....

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Former Governor Mitt Romney speaking at CPAC FL in Orlando, Florida.

[VIDEOS]: Behind-The-Scenes Scenario May Prevent Trump, Clinton Presidency: Report

Edit WorldNews.com 18 May 2016

Current Democratic frontrunner Hillary Clinton also wins on the Democratic side.Republican strategist Liz Mair told Mother Jones the option being discussed would see popular third-party candidates – say Mitt Romney running in Utah or Sen ... Should that happen, the president would be chosen by the Republican-led U.S. House of Representatives. Is such a plan legal? The 12th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution allows for the process ... ....

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Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks at a rally Saturday, May 7, 2016, in Lynden, Wash.

“In New Republican Party We Trust” As Democrats Face Contested Convention

Edit WorldNews.com 18 May 2016

Article by WN.com Correspondent Dallas DarlingIt was Benjamin Franklin who wrote the sardonic proverb. “In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” Though Benjamin Franklin referred to the permanence of the new Constitution, the same can be said of this year’s presidential primary race ... To be sure, Sen ... Consequently, Republican elites know this and are grudgingly getting behind him before being trampled....

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File - People take part in a march that is part of the 'Bring Back Our Girls' campaign, in memory of the Nigerian girls abducted by Nigerian extremists, outside the presidential residence in Abuja, Nigeria, Wednesday, July 8, 2015.

'First Chibok girl found' in Nigeria

Edit BBC News 18 May 2016

One of the Chibok girls has been found, the first since their capture by Boko Haram militants in 2014, activists say ... ....

photo: WN / Imran Nissar

A Kashmiri man on a horse rides past walls of snow on the Zojila Pass, about 110 kilometers (68 miles) north of Srinagar, Indian controlled Kashmir, Saturday, April 30, 2016.

US scientists say major earthquake likely in Jammu & Kashmir

Edit The Times of India 18 May 2016

New geologic mapping in the Himalayan mountains of Kashmir suggests that the region is ripe for a major earthquake that could endanger the lives of as many as a million people, according to an Oregon State University statement ... The 2005 Kashmir earthquake killed about 80,000 people in Pakistan and India ... The fault hasn't slipped for a long time, which means the potential for a large earthquake is strong ... It's a matter of when." ... RELATED....

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Two Story Road’s Brandon Fraley Honored with Curtain Call Award (Belmont University)

Edit Public Technologies 14 Jan 2016

(Source. Belmont University) Two Story Road. The group's highly anticipated debut EP, produced by Nashville hitmaker Mark Bright (Carrie Underwood/Luke Bryan/Rascal Flatts), debuted on iTunes at No ... For the finale he performed with his wife, Jamelle, and country artist Hunter Hayes ... Tommy Sims (Eric Clapton/Bruce Springsteen/Garth Brooks) quickly took him under his wing and put him to work on albums he was producing ... (noodl. 31673937) ....

EU hosts Master Classes with Michael McDonald’s drummer & bassist (Evangel University)

Edit Public Technologies 18 Nov 2015

(Source. Evangel University). News Release. November 18, 2015 . Paul K. Logsdon. SPRINGFIELD, Mo ... It is an all-star band comprised of producer/bassist Tommy Sims (Michael Bolton, Michael McDonald, Bruce Springsteen, wrote Eric Clapton's hit 'Change the World'); guitarist/vocalist Chris Rodrigues (Amy Grant, Shania Twain, Kenny Loggins, Vince Gill, Reba McEntire); and keyboardist Marc Harris (Be Be Winans, Whitney Houston, Trey Lorenze)....

Cory Henry and the Funk Apostles + Pieces of a Man at Jazz Cafe

Edit Skiddle 16 Nov 2015

Jazz Cafe in London. Monday 16th November 2015. 7.00pm til 11.00pm. Minimum Age. 14. Snarky Puppy organist and keys player Cory Henry teams with The Funk Apostles, effortlessly fusing gospel, jazz and funk into a devilish brew. Event Info ... Diddy, Kirk Franklin, Rob Glasper, Ron Grant, Lalah Hathaway, Derrick Hodge, Joe, Shaun Kingston, Michael McDonald, Boyz2Men, NAS, Tommy Sims, Bruce Springsteen, The Roots, Betty Wright, and many others ... ....

TOP ARTISTS SUPPORT UNITE TO FACE ADDICTION RALLY (Yamaha Corporation of America)

Edit Public Technologies 13 Nov 2015

Joe Walsh, Steven Tyler with his Nashville-based band, Loving Mary, Sheryl Crow, Jason Isbell, The Fray, John Rzeznik of the Goo Goo Dolls, Jonathan Butler, Tommy Sims, Nathan East and Alex Newell from Glee Performed at the Rally ... Isbell, The Fray, John Rzeznik of the Goo Goo Dolls, Jonathan Butler, Tommy Sims, Nathan East and Alex Newell of Glee....

Cory Henry and the Funk Apostles + Pieces of a Man

Edit Skiddle 13 Nov 2015

Band On The Wall in Manchester. Friday 13th November 2015. 7.30pm til 11.00pm. Minimum Age. 14. Snarky Puppy organist Cory Henry joins forces with The Funk Apostles, blending gospel, funk and jazz in a truly unique and broad-ranging style ... Diddy, Kirk Franklin, Rob Glasper, Ron Grant, Lalah Hathaway, Derrick Hodge, Joe, Shaun Kingston, Michael McDonald, Boyz2Men, NAS, Tommy Sims, Bruce Springsteen, The Roots, Betty Wright, and many others....

Review: Michael McDonald keeps soft rock real at Disney Hall

Edit The Los Angeles Times 04 May 2015

Add a comment. 0 ... Not this guy ... “Yah Mo B There,” McDonald’s 1983 duet with James Ingram, had muscular slap bass from Tommy Sims, and though McDonald had lost a few of the song’s high notes to age, his exasperated vocal only added to a sense of urgency ... And he let Sims take over lead vocals for a slinky rendition of the Eric Clapton-Babyface hit “Change the World,” which the bassist co-wrote ... Twitter ... ....

Over 600,000 tuned in to pay respect via online stream of Andraé Crouch services

Edit The Examiner 04 Feb 2015

The four-hour funeral service included performances by Stevie Wonder, CeCe Winans, BeBe Winans, Shirley Caesar, Ledisi, Yolanda Adams, Richard Smallwood, Tata Vega, Krystal Murden, Donald Lawrence, Israel Houghton, Tommy Sims, Jonathan Butler, Donnie McClurkin and original members of Andraé Crouch and the Disciples. The service was officiated by Bishop Kenneth Ulmer, with a eulogy by Pastor Marvin Winans, as well as comments by Rev....

BMI Celebrates Israel Houghton, LaShun Pace and The Anointed Pace Sisters at 2015 Trailblazers Event (BMI - Broadcast Music lnc)

Edit noodls 18 Jan 2015

(Source. BMI - Broadcast Music lnc). Broadcast Music, Inc ... Serving as the event's triumphant finale, the exalted songs of Israel Houghton were then celebrated with dynamic performances by Tommy Sims ("Nothing Else Matters"), Fred Hammond ("Friend of God/Again I Say Rejoice"), Kim Burrell ("It's Not Over (When God Is In It"), Micah Stampley ("New Season"), Tasha Cobbs ("Alpha & Omega"), and Jonathan McReynolds ("Moving Forward") ... (noodl....

Israel Houghton, Lashun Pace and sisters honored at 2015 BMI Trailblazers awards

Edit The Examiner 18 Jan 2015

Broadcast Music, Inc ... The 16th annual "Trailblazers" honored Israel Houghton as well as LaShun Pace and the Anointed Pace Sisters ... A self professed "halfrican-American", Hougton has been equipped to meet the diverse worship needs in congregations across the world! On hand to pay tribute to Houghton were amazing musician and producer, Tommy Sims, Tasha Cobbs, Micah Stampley Sunday Best vocal coach,Kim Burrell and Fred Hammond ... Dr....

Israel Houghton, LaShun Pace and The Anointed Pace Sisters Honored at 2015 Trailblazers Fete (BMI - Broadcast Music lnc)

Edit noodls 18 Jan 2015

(Source. BMI - Broadcast Music lnc). January 18, 2015 ... Serving as the event's triumphant finale, the exalted songs of Israel Houghton were then celebrated with dynamic performances by Tommy Sims ("Nothing Else Matters"), Fred Hammond ("Friend of God/Again I Say Rejoice"), Kim Burrell ("It's Not Over (When God Is In It"), Micah Stampley ("New Season"), Tasha Cobbs ("Alpha & Omega"), and Jonathan McReynolds ("Moving Forward") ... (noodl....

Modern classic album 'Vintage Worship' cements Anita Wilson as a mainstay

Edit The Examiner 24 Jun 2014

Following up her debut project "Worship Soul", Anita Wilson establishes that her roots are the foundation for longevity on her Motown Gospel sophomore project "Vintage Worship" produced by Chicago's own award winning producer extraordinaire Rick Robinson ... There's something for those who like grown folk smooth vibes on "Reasons (Don't Ever Take Your Love Away)" featuring notable veteran producer, songwriter and singer Tommy Sims ... ....

Anita Wilson's upcoming release, Vintage Worship, is a breath of fresh air

Edit The Examiner 04 Jun 2014

Vintage Worship Track Listing Close to You (Interlude) That's What He's Done For Me Gooder Than Good You Love Me (Best of My Love) Everything (Definition of a Friend) Keep Doing What You're Doing Reasons (Don't Take Your Love Away) featuring Tommy Sims So Gone Time After Time featuring Anaysha Figueroa Cooper Oh How I Love Jesus featuring Avery Sunshine and Bishop Yvette Flunder The Real Me Happy Being Me ....

Chiefs add former Raider Vance Walker to defensive line

Edit The Charlotte Observer 15 Mar 2014

His agent, Tommy Sims, tweeted and confirmed to The Star that his client had agreed to a three-year deal worth a maximum of $13 million and $3.75 million guaranteed. "He knows he may be in a rotational system, but his mind-set is to be a starter," Sims said ... "He felt like he could play alongside Dontari Poe and contribute and be productive in that defense," Sims said ... "He's got a big chip on his shoulder," Sims said....

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