Today is the birthday of Howard “Sandman” Sims (1917-2003). His nickname comes from his long association with sand dancing, that is dancing on scattered sand so that sustained musical shuffling, scraping sounds can accompany the taps. He performed for several years in black vaudeville, culminating with his debut at the famous Apollo Theatre after the [...]
SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 08:54AM on January 24, 2013