Person Open DS/UK/5422 Reeves; (John) Sims (1821-1900); English operatic, oratorio and ballad tenor Reeves (John) Sims 1821-1900 English operatic, oratorio and ballad tenor Male

Father of Herbert Sims Reeves 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. International Standard Archival Authority Record for Corporate Bodies, Persons and Families - ISAAR(CPF) 2nd edition - ICA 2004 ISBN 2-9521932-2-3 National Council on Archives, Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997 Yes RAHSkeyte 4/17/2013 Rachael.Fragola 3/1/2022 58ba0943-db7e-4623-aa9e-52903916dda5